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LEAD PHYSICAL THERAPIST - OP THERAPY

Universal Health Services
United States, Texas, Denison
Jan 18, 2025
Responsibilities

Texoma Medical Center, a 414-bed acute care facility has been providing quality health care to the residents of North Texas and Southern Oklahoma since 1965. Our main campus is located in Denison, Texas, approximately one hour north of the Dallas/Fort Worth area and just south of the Texas/Oklahoma border. In addition, we have numerous facilities in locations throughout the Texoma region. Since 1965, TMC has forged a special relationship with the people of North Texas and Southern Oklahoma. Texoma residents have come to depend on TMC to meet a spectrum of physical, mental and spiritual needs. TMC has responded with unique services to provide the kind of sophisticated, experienced care that was once available only in major metropolitan areas. We offer major specialty services including open heart surgery and neurosurgery. Advanced resources such as certified trauma care support TMC's role as a regional specialty center.

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. 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. 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. www.uhs.com

POSITION SUMMARY:

A staff therapist provides evaluation and treatment of patients referred by medical staff; provides clinical expertise to the multidisciplinary therapy staff, and serves
as a resource for the physical therapy staff for clinical guidance, practice and ethics. Provides supervision for PT/PTA student education programs. Assist the
director with daily management tasks including staffing, overtime control, timekeeping, staff performance evaluations, and corrective actions. Participates in
committees. Responds as the lead to any MIDAS in areas of oversight. Oversee clinical ladder participants and program. Assume accountability and
responsibility for the provision of direct and indirect patient care. Directs and facilitates rehab staff in obtaining safe, optimal healthcare outcomes. Provides
professional leadership and support to the healthcare team.


Qualifications

  • Per licensure requirement.
  • Five (5) years experience as a physical therapist. Specialization or certification in specific areas of Physical Therapy
    practice preferred.
  • Licensed by the State of Texas required. BLS (Basic Life Support) Healthcare Provider course according to RQI
    program guidelines must be completed during new hire orientation prior to working in a clinical setting. Must be able to
    commute between facilities in a timely manner.
  • Strong knowledge of advanced therapy skills and competencies. Strong written, verbal and interpersonal relationship
    skills. Basic computer skills.
    * Follows Just Culture principles to ensure just assessment of individual acts.
    * Creates a safety-conscious work environment where employees feel free to raise safety concerns without
    intimidation, harassment, discrimination, or fear of retaliation.
    * Demonstrates commitment to safety in decisions and behaviors.
    * Issues potentially impacting safety are promptly identified, fully evaluated, and promptly addressed and corrected
    commensurate with their significance.

EEO Statement

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