Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Uptown is a joint venture surgical hospital between Baylor Scott & White Health (BSWH), United Surgical Partners International (USPI), and local physicians. Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- Uptown provides a wide range of medical and surgical services for to the greater North Texas area across 8 ORs, 24 private Inpatient rooms, a full-service ED. The hospital specializes in both inpatient and outpatient procedures in Orthopedics, Joint Replacement, Spine, General, Bariatrics, Surgical Oncology, ENT, Reconstructive Surgery, and other surgical specialties.

Baylor Medical Center at Uptown is currently seeking a Physical Therapist in the Physical Therapy Department for a full time opportunity.

JOB SUMMARY

The ideal candidate must have strong orthopedic skills, and comfortable working with a variety of post-surgical patients. Physical Therapist (PT) evaluates plans and implements treatments for hospitalized patients according to age specific needs. The PT reviews with the patient and caregiver the current diagnosis, prognosis and treatment goals while planning and implementing a safe and timely treatment plan. The PT collaborates with the referring physician when needed and completes all patient care documentation concisely and timely.

Position required skills for the PT include:

• The Physical Therapist (PT) evaluates, plans and implements treatments for hospitalized patients according to age specific needs.
• The PT reviews with the patient and caregiver the current diagnosis, prognosis and treatment goals while planning and implementing a safe and timely treatment plan.
• The PT collaborates with the referring physician and other hospital staff when needed and completes all patient care documentation concisely and timely.
• The PT provides input or support for facility training opportunities in ergonomics, body mechanics, and patient handling for staff as well as peri-surgery education for patients/families.

Required Skills

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program
• Maintains continuing education credits as required by the State
• Minimum 1-2 years adult orthopedic experience preferably in a hospital setting
• Current licensed in the State of Texas
• Current BLS required
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Knowledgeable of current treatment protocols and rehabilitation equipment

Required Experience