Physical Therapist / PRN Days
UHS
Summary
The Physical Therapist functions under the direct supervision of the physical medicine supervisor. The staff therapist assumes responsibility and accountability for a designated group of patients and provides physical therapy evaluations, modalities and treatments in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, maintaining the highest degree of quality patient care. They also assume the responsibility and accountability of the care of their patients who are being treated by physical therapist assistants.
Job description
Position Summary
The Physical Therapist functions under the direct supervision of the physical medicine supervisor. The staff therapist assumes responsibility and accountability for a designated group of patients and provides physical therapy evaluations, modalities and treatments in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, maintaining the highest degree of quality patient care. They also assume the responsibility and accountability of the care of their patients who are being treated by physical therapist assistants.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Provides patient care services of all ages from neonate to geriatric
- Performs patient assessment
- Establishes plan of care
- Provides care in accordance with physician's orders and established plan of care
- Assesses educational needs of the patient, family, caregiver, or significant other and provides education to meet those needs
- Plans for discharge
- Communicates with patient, family, caregivers, significant other and members of the healthcare team to promote maximum benefit of care
- Assesses the effectiveness of the treatment given and modifies treatment to achieve goals
Qualifications
Education, Training, Experience and Licenses/Registrations Required: Licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state of Texas with a SCD or DPT. BLS from the American Heart Association (or obtained during orientation) and maintain certification throughout employment.
Physical and Sensory Requirements
- Ability to read, write and converse in English
- Ability to communicate with patients, families, staff, physicians, support agencies, vendors and others
- Ability to remain calm and composed under stress, including emergency response to patient incidents
- Ability to respond to pages
- Ability to evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions
- Bending, lifting (50-100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25-50 pounds frequently), grasping, fine hand/eye coordination, pushing and pulling, prolonged walking, standing and/or sitting
- Ability to have sensory skills to differentiate clinical signs and symptoms
Requirements
- Licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state of Texas
- SCD or DPT degree
- BLS from the American Heart Association (or obtained during orientation) and maintain certification throughout employment
- Ability to read, write and converse in English
- Ability to communicate with patients, families, staff, physicians, support agencies, vendors and others
- Ability to remain calm and composed under stress, including emergency response to patient incidents
- Ability to respond to pages
- Ability to evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions
- Bending, lifting (50-100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25-50 pounds frequently), grasping, fine hand/eye coordination, pushing and pulling, prolonged walking, standing and/or sitting
- Ability to have sensory skills to differentiate clinical signs and symptoms
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(k) with company match
- Discounted stock plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Career development opportunities
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.