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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Houston, TX
Houston, Texas

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Physical Therapist-PRN, DaysMemorial City HospitalJob DescriptionThe Supplemental Physical Therapist assesses patients, develops and initiates treatment plan based on the results of the evaluation. The evaluation may include measurements of neuromuscular and skeletal functions. The incumbent documents findings, progress and provides instruction to patients and caregivers. The therapist will provide recommendations and assists physical therapists and management team with program development. The therapist will be responsible to serve as resource and mentor; oversees the development, guidance and training of assistants, students, interns and rehabilitation technicians with regards to individual patient care.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

* Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners license.

* At least 2 years' clinical experience required.

* Demonstrates ability and willingness to mentor/train staff or supervise clinical interns/students. Provides clinical leadership and demonstrates increasing expertise for a particular patient type/group or enhances an existing clinical program for that particular patient type/group.

* Serves as a clinical resource for hospital and/or system or departmental committee/task force or initiates and/or provides leadership in an ongoing departmental interest/study group.

* Designs and implements original staff development program which facilitates the clinical competencies of other staff members.

* The position requires occasional/frequent lifting of up to 75/100 pounds and carrying of up to 30 pounds; prolonged standing; frequent walking, stooping and squatting.

* 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.

Qualifications/CompetenciesBachelor's - Physical Therapy, Building Collaborative Relationships, Computer Literacy, CR-Physical Therapist - TX Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners, English, Equipment Understanding, Interpersonal Sensitivity, Knowledge of Business/Products/Services, Master's - Physical Therapy, Stress Management, Thoroughness, Working AutonomouslyBachelor's (Required)CR-Physical Therapist - TX Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners