Physical Therapist / SCD / DPT / Outpatient Pediatric / FT
- Full-time
Responsibilities
Northwest Texas Healthcare
System is a 495 bed system serving the
city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal
combination of traditional values and the most advanced
technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city
living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of
Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities, to our quality
educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and
work.
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hospital is only as good as its employees. That's why we're looking
for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their
work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of
exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for
exceptional professionals who share our vision and
values.
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Physical Therapist functions under the direct supervision of the
physical medicine supervisor. The staff therapist assumes
responsibility and accountability for a designated group of
patients and provides physical therapy evaluations, modalities and
treatments in accordance with established hospital and departmental
policies and procedures, maintaining the highest degree of quality
patient care. They also assume the responsibility and
accountability of the care of their patients who are being treated
by physical therapist assistants.
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patient care services of all ages from neonate to
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with physician's orders and established plan of
of the patient, family, caregiver, or significant other and
provides education to meet those
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Communicates with patient, family, caregivers,
significant other and members of the healthcare team to promote
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the effectiveness of the treatment given and modifies treatment to
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Challenging and rewarding work
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Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug
with company match and discounted stock
development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
information is available on our Benefits Guest Website :
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Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive
record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its
inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues
were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the
World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking
of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of
Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues
to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals,
behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory
care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and
various related services located all over the U.S. States,
Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
Experience and Licenses / Registrations
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as a Physical Therapist in the state of Texas with a SCD or
Association (or obtained during orientation) and maintain
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to read, write and converse in
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to communicate with patients, families, staff, physicians, support
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to remain calm and composed under stress, including emergency
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to evaluate and interpret information and make independent
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lifting (50-100 pounds of force occasionally, and / or 25-50 pounds
frequently), grasping, fine hand / eye coordination, pushing and
pulling, prolonged walking, standing and / or
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to have sensory skills to differentiate clinical signs and
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Physical Therapist Outpatient • Amarillo, TX, US