Responsibilities Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 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.
A 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.
Visit us online at : Position : Physical Therapist - (PRN Days) POSITION SUMMARY : The 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.
Job Duties / Responsibilities : Provides patient care services of all ages from neonate to geriatric Performs patient assessment Establishes plan of care Provides care in accordance with physician's orders and established plan of care Assesses educational needs of the patient, family, caregiver, or significant other and provides education to meet those needs Plans for discharge Communicates with patient, family, caregivers, significant other and members of the healthcare team to promote maximum benefit of care Assesses the effectiveness of the treatment given and modifies treatment to achieve goals Benefit Highlights : Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation and Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans (K) with company match and discounted stock plan SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Career development opportunities within UHS and its + Subsidiaries! Tuition Reimbursement Retention Bonus Program HRSA STAR Loan Repayment site.
In exchange for 6-year commitment, earn up to $, in loan reimbursement. About Universal Health Services (UHS), Inc. One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc.
UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune corporation, annual revenues were $14.
3 billion in . During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.
Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96, 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. Qualifications Education, Training, Experience and Licenses / Registrations Required : Licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state of Texas with a SCD or DPT BLS from the American Heart Association (or obtained during orientation) and maintain certification throughout employment Physical and Sensory Requirements : Ability to read, write and converse in English Ability to communicate with patients, families, staff, physicians, support agencies, vendors and others Ability to remain calm and composed under stress, including emergency response to patient incidents Ability to respond to pages Ability to evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions Bending, lifting (50- pounds of force occasionally, and / or 25-50 pounds frequently), grasping, fine hand / eye coordination, pushing and pulling, prolonged walking, standing and / or sitting Ability to have sensory skills to differentiate clinical signs and symptoms DISCLAIMER Northwest Texas Healthcare System, a subsidiary of UHS, is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity.
Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at UHS via-email, the Internet or in any form and / or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of UHS.
No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by UHS as a result of the referral or through other means.