Acute Care Therapy Services – Physical Therapist

This job is for PRN assignments only. Please refer to Physical Therapist I (#1828) job description. The incumbent in this position is a staff therapist who participates in the evaluation and treatment of patients based upon current principles and practices of Physical Therapy. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and Children's Health philosophy, policies, procedures and standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate and prioritize own schedule in relation to demands of patient treatment and other departmental responsibilities; supervise rehabilitation aides; mentor and instruct PT interns and other students as indicated.
• Demonstrate proper use and maintenance of department equipment and supplies; attend and participate in departmental meetings, in-services, rounds and peer reviews; participate in program development as assigned by Team Leader; and participate in continuing educa.tion programs or other opportunities for learning for continued professional competency
• Ability to meet physical and non-physical demands as outlined in the job description.
• Assume other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• License to practice physical therapy in the State of Texas (Required).
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements (Required).
• effective 10/31/2023- PPMAB - Pediatric Prevention and Management of Aggressive Behaviors (In-Patient only) 60 Days, (Required).