Physical Therapist

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Physical Therapist in Tyler, TX. 

Fulfilling your purpose begins here:

People First, Always. Here’s how we take care of our people:

• Medical, vision, dental health insurance, health savings account / flexible spending, competitive pay, paid time off, 401k retirement plan with company match, employee assistance program and more

Your team is bigger than your department:

• UT Health East Texas Rehabilitation Center includes a 48-bed inpatient hospital, 14 outpatient therapy clinics, 11 cardiopulmonary rehabilitation clinics and nine Olympic fitness centers, with access to some of the most advanced therapy techniques and care available.
• We believe healthcare is a team sport and every player has something to contribute. We show compassion, celebrate differences and treat one another with respect

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and assesses the client based on subjective and objective information obtained through medical record review, formal and informal test administration with appropriate analysis and interpretation of results to develop the plan of care. Includes OASIS assessment at appropriate time points.
• Formulates written functional measurable goals, treatments plans, and home programs for clients. Identifies barriers to describe outcomes. Evaluates equipment needs to increase function level. Plans for discharge.
• Provides treatment according to established goals on the treatment plan and reassesses the client’s condition. Revises the plan of care in consideration with the physician and other care-team members. Evaluate the effectiveness and outcome of care.
• Instruct/educates clients/caregivers in appropriate activities and referrals to community resources as appropriate utilizing both verbal and written programs.
• Document evaluations and progress in the Clinical record and maintain client record as required by the agency director.
• Communicates with clients, caregivers and all health care professionals required to provide comprehensive interdisciplinary care.
• Attends Case Conferences at the Agency when physical therapy clients are discussed.
•  Maintain skills and knowledge though training and continuing education to provide expected standards of care. 

Qualifications

Job Requirements:  

• Graduate of an American Physical Therapy approved 4-year bachelor’s degree program.
• A minimum of six (6) month’s experience in an acute, rehabilitation of outpatient setting.
• Current professional licensure in the State of Texas.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.