Community Physiotherapist - The Woodlands, TX, United States - Memorial Hermann Health System

Description

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking a Physical Therapist for a job in The Woodlands, Texas.


Discipline:
Therapy

~ Shift: 8 hours

~ Employment Type:
Staff

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community.

When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees.

If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

Position is for post-graduate training in a structured physical therapy fellowship program under the supervision of a Fellowship Director, Coordinator and other physical therapists.

Through the training program, the incumbent assesses patients, develops and initiates treatment plans based on the results of the evaluation.

Documents findings, progress and instruction to patients and caregivers. Documents findings, progress and instruction to patients and caregivers.

In addition to clinical practice, the fellow will receive mentoring and didactic training over a 9 to 12 month period.

If a medical diagnosis has already been established by a qualified healthcare practitioner, the physical therapist will take it into consideration during the evaluation process.

Bachelor's or graduate degree in physical therapy from an accredited university-based physical therapy program.


Licenses/Certifications:
Current or temporary license to practice Physical Therapy by Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners or by the Physical Therapy Compact Commission


Licenses/Certifications:
Current or temporary license to practice Physical Therapy by Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners or by the Physical Therapy Compact Commission

Completed post-graduate education evidenced by 1 of the 2 following criteria: a) Graduate of an ABPTRFE accredited physical therapy residency with completion of Emergency Response for the Athlete (ERA) or equivalent (ATC, EMT, etc.) Fine hand dexterity, eye-hand coordination, the ability to receive oral and written communication, and to communicate verbally and in writing are also necessary.

The visual ability to monitor instruments, computers and equipment, recognize alphanumeric characters, distinguish colors and observe physical characteristics are essential to this position.

Participates and completes in all aspects of Division 1 Sports Physical Therapy Fellowship Program including reporting, mentoring sessions, clinical and didactic training, and other duties or requirements as assigned.

Implements physical therapy treatment program and provides basic physical therapy treatments. Demonstrates competency in performing basic physical therapy skills. Responsible for patient care performed by assistants and rehabilitation technicians. Documents appropriately in the medical record and completes other documentation duties accurately and efficiently.

Ensures safe care of patients by adhering to policies, procedures and standards, within budgetary specifications, including time management, supply management, productivity, flexibility based on patient census and accuracy of practice.

Provide treatment in all areas of the department, which may include inpatients, outpatients, weekends and holidays.

Presents relevant special topics in professional literature at clinic meetings, grand rounds, conferences, university settings and meetings as delegated or requested by the faculty.

serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff. Assists in clinic education efforts, whether to patients, staff, hospital, system or to the community.

Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.

serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences.

Memorial Hermann Health System Job ID #10276_ Posted job title:
pt fellow, spine manual therapy - sports medicine
About Memorial Hermann Health System
A future that's built upon the HEALTH of our community.

This is the driving force for Memorial Hermann, redefining health care for the individuals and many diverse populations we serve.

Our 6,100 affiliated physicians and 29,000 employees practice the highest standards of safe, evidence-based, quality care to provide a personalized and outcome-oriented experience across our more than 270 care delivery sites.

As one of the largest not-for-profit health systems in Southeast Texas, Memorial Hermann has an award-winning and nationally acclaimed Accountable Care Organization, 17* hospitals and numerous specialty programs and services conveniently located throughout the Greater Houston area.

Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center is one of the nation's busiest Level I trauma centers and serves as the primary teaching hospital for McGovern Medical School at UTHealth.

For more than 114 years, our focus has been the best interest of our community, contributing more than $411 million annually through school-based health centers and other community benefit programs.

Now and for generations to come, the health of our community will be at the center of what we do – charting a better future for all.

*Memorial Hermann Health System owns and operates 14 hospitals and has joint ventures with three other hospital facilities, including Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital First Colony, Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital Kingwood and Memorial Hermann Rehabilitation Hospital-Katy.

Memorial Hermann Health System is a non-profit, values-driven, community-owned health system dedicated to improving health.

To create healthier communities, now and for generations to come.


Community:
We value diversity and inclusion and commit to being the best healthcare provider, employer and partner.

Compassion:
We understand our privileged role in people's lives and care for everyone with kindness and respect.
We conduct ourselves and our business responsibly and prioritize safety, quality and service when making decisions.
We act bravely to innovate and achieve world-class experience and outcomes for patients, consumers, partners and the community.
Dental benefits
~ Employee assistance programs
~403b retirement plan
~ Health Care FSA
~ School loan reimbursement