Physical Therapist, Outpatient
Memorial Hermann Health System
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: The Woodlands • Texas • United States
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About the role
- Assesses patients and develops treatment plans based on evaluations.
- Provides direct patient care and documents findings.
- May assist Level II & III physical therapists and leadership with program development.
- Provides training and guidance to students, interns and other staff.
- Responsible for patient care performed by assistants and rehabilitation technicians.
- Assesses patients regularly to monitor progress and adjusts goals as necessary.
- Communicates effectively with patients/caregivers and professional colleagues.
Requirements
- Bachelors or graduate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited university-based Physical Therapy program
- Current or temporary license to practice Physical Therapy by Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners or by the Physical Therapy Compact Commission
- Current certification in Basic Life Support
- Doctoral degree along with a residency or fellowship program, OR Licensed therapist with 30 hours of continuing competence activities in differential diagnosis
- Occasional/frequent pushing and lifting 75 – 100 pounds and carrying of up to 30 pounds
- Prolonged standing; frequent walking, stooping and squatting
- Fine hand dexterity, eye-hand coordination, the ability to receive oral and written communication, and to communicate verbally and in writing.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
patient assessmenttreatment planningdirect patient careprogram developmentdifferential diagnosisrehabilitation techniquespatient progress monitoringgoal adjustmentfine hand dexterityeye-hand coordination
Soft Skills
effective communicationtraining and guidanceleadershipcollaborationinterpersonal skills
Certifications
license to practice Physical TherapyBasic Life Support certification