Assesses patients, develops and initiates treatment plan based on the results of the evaluation. The evaluation may include measurements of neuromuscular and skeletal functions. Provides direct patient care. Documents findings, progress and instruction to patients and caregivers. Assists Level III physical therapists and leadership with program development. Serves as resource to staff PTs. Provides training and guidance to students and interns. Responsible for patient care performed by assistants and rehabilitation technicians.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s or graduate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited university-based Physical Therapy program
Licenses/Certifications: Current license to practice Physical Therapy by Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners. Current certification in Basic Life Support
A physical therapist practicing direct access:
Education: Doctoral degree along with a residency or fellowship program, or licensed therapist with 30 hours of continuing competence activities in differential diagnosis
Licenses/Certifications: Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners license.
Experience / Knowledge / Skills:
The position requires occasional/frequent lifting of up to 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 are also necessary.
The visual ability to monitor instruments, computers and equipment, recognize alphanumeric characters, distinguish colors and observe physical characteristics are essential to this position.
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