Children's Health (Dallas) is seeking a Physical Therapist for a job in Plano, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty:
Physical Therapist
Discipline:
Therapy
Duration:
Ongoing
40 hours per week
Shift:
8 hours
Employment Type:
Staff
Job Title:
Physical Therapist I Full Time
Department:
Preston Therapy Services
Location:
Children's Health Specialty Center, Plano ; 7000 Preston Rd Suite 100, Plano, TX 75024
Job Type:
Monday-Friday; Variable days
Why Children's Health?
At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.
Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.
Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.
POSITION SUMMARY
Our Physical Therapist is a staff therapist who participates in the evaluation and treatment of patients based upon current principles and practices of Physical Therapy and collaborates with an interdisciplinary team. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and Children's Health philosophy, policies, procedures, and standards.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide direct Physical Therapy evaluations and re-evaluations to patients in accordance with standards of practice while demonstrating progression of treatment plans and implementation of appropriate therapeutic interventions; report on patient progress through appropriate written documentation; collaborate with physicians, patients, family, and other members of the health care team relative to patient treatment and progress as well as other affiliated agencies with regard to effective discharge planning; use unscheduled time to flex to other work areas for patient treatment.
Coordinate and prioritize own schedule in relation to demands of patient treatment and other departmental responsibilities.
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 site leader; and participate in continuing education programs or other opportunities for learning for continued professional competency.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Preferred: At least one -year experience as a Physical Therapy.
EDUCATION
Required: Four-year bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
Preferred: Graduate or professional work or advanced degree; or equivalent experience
LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS
Required: License to practice Physical Therapy in the state of Texas
Required: Current CPR/BLS Certification with the American Heart Association, Healthcare Provider upon hire
A Place Where You Belong
We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children's Health a place where everyone can contribute.
Holistic Benefits – How We'll Care for You:
Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure
Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)
Caregiver Leave
Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement
As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.
Children's Health (Dallas) Job ID #19371. Posted job title: Physical Therapist Permanent- Preston Therapy Services (Plano)
About Children's Health (Dallas)
At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children for 110 years, and generation to come. We recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal. Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.
Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community.
Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.
Benefits
Wellness and fitness programs
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Holiday Pay
Pet insurance
Employee assistance programs
License and certification reimbursement
Life insurance
