Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist-PRN

Methodist McKinney Hospital provides patient-focused inpatient and outpatient services. Located in the beautiful Stonebridge Ranch neighborhood, our goal is to be the community's surgical specialty hospital. We have a neighborly environment designed with the comfort of your family in mind. A focus on personal attention and compassionate care is why Methodist McKinney Hospital's patient satisfaction ratings consistently exceed state and national averages. Our mission is to provide incomparable service and an empowering workplace for our employees-setting the standard for superior healthcare.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Physical Therapist is responsible for evaluating patients, planning, implementing, and modifying treatment programs according to age appropriate needs. In addition to direct patient intervention, the Physical Therapist is involved in the education of patient, family, caregivers and staff regarding the patient's functional level. The Physical Therapist may participate in student education and other related duties as required or assigned by supervisor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to accurately evaluate and effectively treat all assigned patients
• Devises a treatment plan that addresses individual, age specific needs, incorporating patient goals, to emphasize functional restoration and quality of life
• Monitors appropriateness of goals and prioritizes treatments to maximize patient benefit.
• Educates the patient and their family members regarding home exercise program, diagnosis specific information and purpose of any therapeutic intervention
• Coordinates with other services when scheduling patients and adjust schedule as necessary to provide additional coverage

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience

CURRENT AND VALID PT License.

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