Physical Therapist - Part Time - Outpatient Orthopedic

Alamo PT LLC

  • San Antonio, TX
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 1 month ago
Looking to join a dynamic, boutique outpatient PT Clinic! Look no further!Alamo PT, LLC is a company formed to provide quality outpatient orthopedic physical therapy to the San Antonio community. The company is lead by physical therapist owners Kara Powell and Stacy Hoyt.With many years of physical therapy experience, they have numerous connections with the local medical community, the local and area sports community, and the Alamo Heights community and surrounding neighborhood. Alamo PT looks forward to providing quality physical therapy with professional personal interaction utilizing advanced evidence-based techniques convenient to central San Antonio businesses and communities.Physical Therapist - Outpatient Orthopedic - Part TimeSalary Range - Salary is commensurate with experienceAvailable Benefits - Major Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with match, Short and Long Term Disability, PTO, Paid HolidaysJOB SUMMARYAt Alamo PT, the Physical Therapist (PT) position is responsible for patient assessments and developing the therapy plan of care. This position provides education to patients, patient’s family members, and/or caregivers and collaborates with other health care professionals as needed for problem resolution and/or achievement of individual patient specific goals. As a member of the continuum of care on the patient’s journey to wellness, the PT has the responsibility to deliver exceptional patient care with adherence to safety standards and guidelines to ensure optimal patient safety, customer service, and optimum patient outcomes.PATIENT AGE GROUP(S) AND POPULATION(S) SERVEDWe serve patients ranging from middle school and beyond suffering from orthopedic related issues.Patient Experience Expectations
  • Provide personalized care and service by consistently caring for the individual
  • Remain honest and ethical in all we say and do.
  • Embrace the whole person including physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • We hold ourselves accountable for all our actions.
  • We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity, and value.
  • We always strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate.
  • Focuses on patient/customer safety
  • Provide for exceptional patient/customer experiences
  • Displays cultural humility, diversity, equity and inclusion principles
  • Actively supports the organization vision and fulfills the mission
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team-focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal results. Seeks guidance from others and collaborates with all members of the inter-professional care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner.
  • Uses therapeutic communication, which includes active listening and teaching, to establish a relationship with patients, families and inter-professional health care team to collaborate on the plan of care.
  • Serves as a resource to co-workers and may assist in teaching and providing guidance to students and support staff.
  • Performs complete and comprehensive evaluation of patients to identify patient’s level of function and to determine the treatment plan. Develops the plan of care based on evaluation findings and implements the physical therapy treatment plan. Practices in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity and inclusion principles.
  • Provides education to patients, patient’s family members, and/or caregivers, based on learning needs. Consistently evaluates the patient’s comprehension and adapts teaching methods accordingly.
  • Collaborates and communicates with the healthcare team modifications to patient’s treatment plan, progress, and discharge planning for achievement of identified patient specific goals. Advocates on patient/family’s behalf to identify and resolve clinical and ethical concerns, utilizing appropriate resources.
  • Assesses patients regularly, monitors progress towards treatment goals, modifies goals, and plan or program as indicated. Recognizes complications/limitations associated with certain procedures and collaborates with peers to address optimum outcomes.
  • Provides input of physical therapy-related activities completed by the interprofessional health care team, and if necessary, adjusts the plan to improve quality of outcome and maintain the safety of the patient.
  • Identifies opportunities for corrective action and process improvement. Identifies areas of practice improvements with research-based evidence to achieve patient safety outcomes, supported by accurate documentation.
  • Maintains accurate and complete documentation of patient plans and progress in a timely manner in the patient record. Enters accurate charges for services provided as applicable.
  • Uses resources efficiently to maximize utilization of time and equipment. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively, and prioritize daily tasks, assisting coworkers as needed. Meets labor productivity standards by effectively managing established patient load assignments.
  • Offers innovative solutions through evidence-based practice/performance improvement projects.
  • Identifies and presents areas for innovation, efficiency and improvement in patient care using evidence-based practice literature.
  • Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development as a Physical Therapist. Assists higher level PTs with program development and/or clinical competencies. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management.
This job description is not intended to be all inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Alamo PT reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.QualificationsEDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
  • Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
  • None
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED
  • Texas Physical Therapist licensure or eligible for temporary Texas Physical Therapy license with the Texas Board of Examiners- must obtain licensure within 90 days of employment. Compact license acceptable according to current ECPTOTE requirements
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
  • Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
  • Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
  • Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
  • Competent assessment, organizational and problem-solving skills as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components
  • Exhibits strong interpersonal, teamwork and leadership skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers.
  • Possesses proficient computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems and standard Rehabilitation equipment.
  • Ability to function independently and exercise judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team and patients and their families
  • Demonstrates professional and technical competence in the selection, evaluation, utilization of treatment plans
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Provide own work attire appropriate for the outpatient PT clinic.
  • No travel requirements

Alamo PT LLC