Physical Therapist

Overview

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation

Dallas , Texas

 

Physical Therapist 

 

Full time 

 

 

Select Medical complies with state and federal wage and hour laws.  Compensation depends upon candidate's years of experience and internal equity. Minimum Salary:  $75,920.

 

 

Benefits of being a therapist with us:

• Latest rehab technologies
• Engaged and team-oriented culture
• High success rates of patients being discharged home
• Clinical ladders to develop our therapists
• Full-benefits package (Including medical, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, short and long term disability, and tuition assistance)
• A network of over 50K employees nationwide with relocation and advancement opportunities 

 

Responsibilities

We are seeking a full time Physical Therapist with a passion for treating patients with Spinal Cord Injury/Disorder (SCI/D) to join a multidisciplinary team in the outpatient setting. This role supports a program of SCI/D care focusing on return to the highest level of independence and community reintegration. Patients are enrolled in a continuum of outpatients services including a comprehensive day treatment program and more traditional outpatient intervention designed to address diagnosis specific functional needs. The successful candidate will have strong experience treating the SCI/D population.

 

Position Summary

 

Evaluates all assigned patients and develops, implements and modifies treatment plan in accordance with the patient’s need and physician direction. Responsible for delegation and direction of all discipline-specific therapy services for those assigned patients. Ensures the design of functional treatment programs allowing for an effective return to community activities. Serves as an educator of patients, families, students, co-workers and self. Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, development of discipline-specific therapy services and design of program delivery.

 

 

Specific Duties

• Evaluates assigned patients and establishes appropriate treatment goals and treatment programs.
• Provides ongoing evaluation of patient’s status and goals, modifying treatment program for timely progression.
• Develops comprehensive goals for patient treatment to maximize patient outcomes and return to community activities.
• Coordinates treatment program in conjunction with other clinical/therapeutic services, as well as available community resources. Attends appropriate clinical meetings to facilitate coordination.
• Provides for patient education to include the development of comprehensive and progressive home programs with instruction to the patient, family and other caregivers as appropriate to facilitate a safe and effective discharge.
• Prepares for patient discharge inclusive of ordering of necessary equipment and recommendations for therapeutic services ensuring the continuum of care.
• Evaluates patient in the actual or simulated home, school, work or community environments as necessary to facilitate a return to community activities, making recommendations for necessary adaptations or training.
• Identifies and manages various levels of care necessary to ensure care plan delivery. Delegates and supervises the utilization of PTAs, as well as support personnel to maximize patient outcomes and ensure effective utilization of services.

Qualifications

 

Minimum Qualifications

• Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Physical Therapist required.
• Certified BLS or completion in the first 90 days of employment required.

Additional Data

Select Medical is an organization that is passionate about safety for our patients and our team members. The Inpatient Rehabilitation Division conducts post-offer employment testing (POET) for a number of job titles including, but not limited to:

 

• Rehabilitation Assistant/Nursing Assistant
• Nurse
• Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy
• Environmental Services

 

 

POETS are completed as part of the onboarding process- to be completed before an employee’s first day of work.

 

Select Medical is an equal opportunity employer committed to dealing with employees in a nondiscriminatory manner and based on job-related qualifications and abilities. The Company will recruit, hire, train, and promote all persons without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, veteran status, age (40 and over