Physical Therapist - Full Time
US-TX-HOUSTON
BrightSpring Health Services
Req #: 179347
Type: Full-Time
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Overview: Now hiring an experienced Physical Therapist to join our Houston Team at Rehab Without Walls Neurorehabilitation! Who we are looking for: * Experienced Neurologic PT, ready to treat your clients beyond a clinic environment into real life settings & experiences like in the home, school, community or workplace * You thrive in an autonomous setting, and value being a part of a collaborative team of dynamic therapists * Minimum of 5 years' experience treating complex neurological injuries, such as CVA/TBI/SCI What you will receive: * Free Continuing Education Hours * Free MedBridge Account Access for HEP/CEU's * Paid Time Off/Paid Holidays * No Weekends or Evenings * Medical/Dental/Vision/401K * Employee Assistance Programs * Work Life Balance- Create your own Schedule * Supportive Leadership and Team Environment Responsibilities: What you will do:Responsibilities listed include but not limited to: * Perform evaluations and develop treatment plans * Regularly re-assess effectiveness of treatment plans, attend staffing meetings and family conferences * Perform discharge evaluations, make appropriate recommendations for home and community safety, and provide referral and education resources * Communicate patient's needs and progress to the treatment team, physician, person receiving services and family members * Communicates with other disciplines to ensure collaboration, coordination of care and enhance patient outcomes Qualifications: What you will need: * Minimum of bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from a college or university with accredited Physical Therapy program * Current, unrestricted license as Physical Therapist by state in which practicing * Current Basic Life Support or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification in accordance state regulations * A minimum of one year's work experience as a physical therapist preferred * Demonstrates knowledge of rehabilitation techniques related to complex neurological injury * Communicates effectively and professionally in verbal and written interactions * Ability to lift 50 pounds * Moving, lifting, or transferring of patients which may involve lifting of up to 100 pounds following safety procedures * Duties require fine motor skills,visual acuity, and walking/ standing for extended periods * Additional physical requirements include: pushing/pulling, bending/stooping, reaching, kneeling, and positioning frequently at times * A health screen or examination may be required prior to assignment and periodically thereafter, depending on the specific location policy, local or state regulations to verify that he/she is physically capable of performing assigned duties with or without reasonable accommodations