Physical Therapist

Job Type

Full-time

Description

General Statement : Advanced Pain Care advocates the appropriate and effective management of chronic pain through a multi-disciplinary approach. Our team of qualified professionals has received advanced training to treat our patients. We believe in providing a caring and compassionate atmosphere to help improve the quality of life for those in pain.

Physical Therapist Job Purpose : The Physical Therapist will perform patient evaluation based on physician orders, plan and execute patient treatment plans, and modify treatment plans as patients' abilities change. The ideal candidate should be a self-motivated, self-starter who enthusiastically works with all patients, including those who have had work related injuries The Physical Therapist will work closely with the Behavioral Health team and patients who are in the Functional Restoration Program.

DUTIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING :

Primary and essential job duties are as follows :

• Provides initial and ongoing assessment to determine the level of patients' physical and psychosocial functioning.
• Develops and revises the plan of care in consultation with the physician and other care-team members.
• Evaluates and reports on patients' progress.
• Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
• Assists administrative staff with billing and reporting inquiries.
• Completes diagnostic and procedure coding and documentation as required / needed.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Practices safe habits including but not limited to infection control, lifting procedures, etc.
• Presents a professional image and customer focus
• Practices teamwork by helping others willingly and communicating in a professional manner
• Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities
• Serves and protects the practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.
• Enhances practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Operates standard office equipment (e.g. copier, personal computer, fax, etc.).
• Adheres to Advanced Pain Care's Policies and procedures
• Has regular and predictable attendance
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION Reports to Physicians; works with management team and midlevel providers.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education : Master's or Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Requires a current BLS certification and current Texas License.

Experience : Minimum of two or more years preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental Conditions : Medical Office environment

Physical Conditions :

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS :

Salary Description

110,000 per year