Licensed Physical Therapist - JPS Main (Acute) - Days

Who We Are
JPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported healthcare system in North Texas. Licensed for 582 beds, the network features over 25 locations across Tarrant County, with John Peter Smith Hospital a Level I Trauma Center, Tarrant County's only psychiatric emergency center, and the largest hospital-based family medical residency program in the nation.  The health network employs more than 7,200 people.

Acclaim Multispecialty Group is the medical practice group featuring over 300 providers serving JPS Health Network.  Specialties range from primary care to general surgery and trauma. The Acclaim Multispecialty Group formed around a common set of incentives and expectations supporting the operational, financial, and clinical performance
outcomes of the network. Our goal is to provide high quality, compassionate clinical care for every patient, every time.

Why JPS?
We're more than a hospital.  We're 7,200 of the most dedicated people you could ever meet.  Our goal is to make sure the people of our community get the care they need and deserve.  As community stewards, we abide by three Rules of the Road:

1.  Own it. Everyone who wears the JPS badge contributes to our journey to excellence.
2.  Seek joy. Every day, every shift, we celebrate our patients, smile, and emphasize positivity.
3.  Don't be a jerk. Everyone is treated with courtesy and respect.  Smiling, laughter, compassion - key components of our everyday experience at JPS.

When working here, you're surrounded by passion, diversity, and dedication.  We look forward to meeting you!

For more information, visit www.jpshealthnet.org.
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Job Title:

Licensed Physical Therapist - JPS Main (Acute) - Days

Requisition Number:

45480

Employment Type:

Full Time

Division:

CLINICAL/PROF SERVICES - THERAPY

Compensation Type:

Hourly

Job Category:

Allied Health

Hours Worked:

8:00a-5:00p (M-F)

Location:

John Peter Smith Hospital

Shift Worked:

Day

Job Description:

Job Summary: The Licensed Physical Therapist provides and executes a Physical Therapy plan of care for patients who have impairments, functional limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease, or other causes.

Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities:

1. Performs comprehensive patient assessments and reassessments to identify functional limitations, establish treatment goals, and determine appropriate interventions.


2. Develops individualized treatment plans based on physician referrals, clinical findings, patient needs, and evidence-based practice standards.


3. Maintains timely and accurate documentation of patient care, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries, and associated charges.


4. Educates patients, families, and caregivers regarding diagnosis, treatment plans, home exercise programs, safety precautions, and discharge recommendations.


5. Collaborates with physicians, nurses, case managers, and other interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care and optimize patient outcomes.


6. Ensures compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, safety, infection prevention, and documentation standards applicable to the practice of physical therapy.


7. Participates in quality improvement initiatives, performance improvement activities, and departmental projects designed to enhance patient care and operational effectiveness.


8. Provides leadership and direction for Physical Therapist Assistants, support staff and Physical Therapy students.


9. Participates in professional development and continuing education to ensure compliance with licensure laws and hospital policies.


10. Participates in departmental operational planning and goals action item meetings.


11. Job description is not an all-inclusive list