Highlights
Position Responsibilities: •Plans therapy program for each patient, involving physical means, such as exercise, massage, heat, water, light, and electricity, as prescribed by physician.•Applies diagnostic and prognostic muscles, nerves, joints, and functional ability tests.•Directs and aids patient in active and passive exercises, muscle reeducation, and gait and functional training utilizing pulleys and weights, steps, and inclined surfaces.•Gives whirlpool and contrast baths and applies moist packs.•Directs patient in care and use of wheelchairs, walkers, standers, braces, crutches, and prosthetic and orthoptic devices.•Gives instruction in posture control and therapeutic procedures to be continued by the patient. Utilizes proper documentation as required, including daily patient notes utilizing SOAP format.•Maintains department policies, procedures, objectives, and quality assurance programs, safety, environmental and infection control.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Conroe, TX |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 1 to 9 employees |
| Year Founded | 1992 |
Description
Physical Therapist, Acute Care
(Excellent Full Benefits Package, $20,000.00 Sign-ON Bonus, Relocation Assistance, Competitive Compensation Package and much more!)
Position Responsibilities: •Plans therapy program for each patient, involving physical means, such as exercise, massage, heat, water, light, and electricity, as prescribed by physician.•Applies diagnostic and prognostic muscles, nerves, joints, and functional ability tests.•Directs and aids patient in active and passive exercises, muscle reeducation, and gait and functional training utilizing pulleys and weights, steps, and inclined surfaces.•Gives whirlpool and contrast baths and applies moist packs.•Directs patient in care and use of wheelchairs, walkers, standers, braces, crutches, and prosthetic and orthoptic devices.•Gives instruction in posture control and therapeutic procedures to be continued by the patient. Develops, instruct and monitor home exercise program.•Adapts conventional physical therapy techniques to meet the needs of patients unable to comprehend verbal commands or voluntarily carries out a regime of therapeutic exercises.•Evaluates, records, and reports on patient's progress for review by other members of the rehabilitative team.•Maintains department records, reports, and patient records. Utilizes proper documentation as required, including daily patient notes utilizing SOAP format.•Maintains department policies, procedures, objectives, and quality assurance programs, safety, environmental and infection control. Assists in care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.
Requirements
•Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy required, Master’s degree preferred.•New grads welcome to apply.
-Prior Cardiac Rehab experience preferred.•Current Physical Therapist license required.
Basic Life Support certification required within 60 days of employment.
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
About Company
New Solutions Group, LLC specializes in the placement of highly qualified professionals across the entire continuum of healthcare. We have a twenty-five year history of successful placements with both managed care and provider clients.
Our staff of professionals has extensive experience in the search industry and includes former healthcare professionals, clinicians, and executives. We know the rewards and the challenges of a career in healthcare because of our real-life experience in the industry.
We do it well because we care about the future of our candidates and client organizations. Our future success depends on it.