PTA or Physical Therapist, Part-time Wkends - TIRR Inpatient TMC
On-siteWest University Place, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Conduct comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and implement treatment programs for patients with traumatic brain injury, stroke, spinal cord injury, limb loss, and neurological disorders. Deliver one-on-one therapy sessions while monitoring patient progress, adjusting goals, and instructing caregivers. Manage rehabilitation technicians and document care plans accurately in medical records. Communicate effectively with physicians, insurance companies, and professional colleagues. Present special topics at clinic meetings and grand rounds as requested. Perform duties including lifting up to 100 pounds and prolonged standing during Saturday and Sunday shifts.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors or graduate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited university-based Physical Therapy program
- Current or temporary license to practice Physical Therapy by Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners or by the Physical Therapy Compact Commission
- Current certification in Basic Life Support
- Doctoral degree along with a residency or fellowship program
- Licensed therapist with 30 hours of continuing competence activities in differential diagnosis
- Current license to practice Physical Therapy by Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners or by the Physical Therapy Compact Commission
- Ability to push and lift 75 – 100 pounds
- Ability to carry up to 30 pounds
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods
- Ability to walk frequently
- Ability to stoop and squat frequently
- Fine hand dexterity
- Eye-hand coordination
- Ability to receive oral and written communication
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
- Visual ability to monitor instruments, computers and equipment
- Ability to recognize alphanumeric characters
- Ability to distinguish colors
- Ability to observe physical characteristics
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