Physical Therapist – Sports Medicine/Rehab Clinic (PRN/Days)

Physical Therapist – Sports Medicine/Rehab Clinic

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together

Work Location

• Texas Health Allen, 1110 Raintree Cir, Allen, TX 75013 and
• 2211 Central Expressway #600 Melissa, TX

Work Hours

• PRN/As Needed (Clinic Hours: M-Th 7a-7p, Friday 7a-5p)
• Sports Medicine Rehab Clinic highlights
• Strong team of Rehab clinicians - all clinicians have SCS or OCS designations
• Strong hospital leadership
• Strong team of physicians
• Ability to work with Sports Teams and on field coverage
• Work closely with High School athletics
• Community Involvement
• Opportunity to participate in research projects

• Here’s What You Need
• Bachelor's Degree Physical Therapy Upon hire Required Or
• Master's Degree Physical Therapy Upon hire Required Or
• Doctorate Physical Therapy Upon hire Required
• 2 Years prior experience Preferred and
• Outpatient Orthopedic experience strongly preferred and
• Sports experience preferred
• PT - Physical Therapist Upon Hire Required And
• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Required And
• Board-certified Clinical Specialist Upon Hire Preferred

What You Will Do

Performs age appropriate patient assessment and establishes plan of care. Obtains/verifies physician order for therapy and validates for appropriateness. Reviews available medical records and obtains pertinent medical history from patient or family. Ensures that patient has given informed consent to treatment.

Evaluates each patient using age and diagnosis appropriate assessment tests and measurements, including appropriate outcome assessment tool(s). Integrates assessment results to identify functional problems and prioritizes care needs with patient and family.

Sets appropriate, measurable, functional goals with time frames to address the identified problems including patient/family goals and preferences. Determines plan for care, and/or appropriate therapeutic interventions to achieve stated goals.

Initiates therapy discharge planning in collaboration with care team and patient based on prognosis and expected discharge disposition. Demonstrates competence in the performance of age appropriate patient assessment and individualizes care based on age specific needs. Performs age appropriate patient treatment.

Uses therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to patient age and desire for treatment. Performs treatment procedures that are within the scope of the professional license. Performs/delegates technical procedures appropriately and safely. Utilizes a variety of treatment techniques to achieve goals, if necessary.

Determines patient response to treatment and evaluates progress (reassessment). Educates patient and family through instruction, demonstration, and/or appropriate handouts in treatment plan, safety issues, home programs/self-management and assistive equipment. Maintains patient safety throughout treatment.

Communicates with physicians and other healthcare personnel as appropriate regarding patient care issues. Demonstrates competence in the performance of age appropriate patient treatment and individualizes care based on age specific needs. Motivates non-compliant or unmotivated patients to participate in therapy.

Manages schedule to ensure that clinic productivity expectations are met. Ensures documentation meets all departmental, regulatory and payer requirements.

• Additional perks of being a Texas Health Physical Therapist
• Benefits include 401k, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Programs, as well as other benefits
• Delivery of high-quality patient care
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC)
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth

Entity Highlights

Texas Health Allen has served our community and the surrounding Collin County areas since 2000. Our 88-bed, acute-care hospital provides quality medical care to patients from Allen, Lucas, Fairview, McKinney, Melissa, Wylie, and nearby communities.

We specialize in robotic and minimally invasive surgery, advanced cardiology, electrophysiology, orthopedic and spine treatments, as well as comprehensive women's and infant care. As an Accredited Chest Pain Center and STEMI-receiving facility, over 500 physicians practice across more than 25 specialties at our hospital.

Texas Health Allen holds multiple certifications, including Joint Commission Gold Seal Certification as a Chest Pain facility, Level II Maternal and NICU designations, and recognition as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence. The hospital also earned Pathways to Excellence designation and Joint Commission Acute Heart Attack Ready (AHAR) Disease-Specific Certification.

If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together!

• Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.
• Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org