Baylor Scott and White Institute for Rehabilitation - Temple
Location
Temple, Texas
Perform systematic patient assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for patients with various physical and neurological conditions. Collaborate with the healthcare team to provide patient education, discharge planning, and supervise physical therapy assistants and students.
Candidates must hold a current state licensure as a Physical Therapist. Possession of a Certified BLS or the ability to obtain it within 90 days of employment is required.
Performing initial and ongoing systematic patient assessment. Promoting continuous quality improvement. Teaching and counseling patients/families. Setting goals and developing treatment plans. Working cooperatively to identify and solve patient-specific and facility-wide needs. Participating in discharge planning for each patient, including placement, patient/family education and adaptive equipment. Supervising Physical Therapy Assistants, as well as supervising PT and PTA students. Conducting individual patient therapy regimens. Monitoring patient's response to treatment and modifying treatment during sessions, as needed. Completing appropriate documentation according to department policies and procedures. Participating in departmental, hospital, and community continuing education seminars and in-services.
State Licensure: Hold a current state licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT) Certified BLS: Possess Certified BLS or obtain it within 90 days of employment. #BSWIR - Inpatient Additional Data Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
