Physical Therapist; Hemophilia Treatment Center

Overview

Physical Therapist (Hemophilia Treatment Center) responsible for providing physical therapy evaluation/treatment and developing fitness and wellness-oriented programs for Adult and Pediatric patients with bleeding and clotting disorders. Leads or mentors lower level team members.

• Interprets referrals and ensures necessary precautions are identified to ensure appropriate physical therapy evaluation and treatment can be provided.
• Evaluates muscle and joint functions of patients with any disorders in order to determine appropriate physical therapy treatment plans.
• Documents patient treatment plan in the medical records and communicates plan within multidisciplinary team.
• Develops focused and individually designed treatment plans based on the patient s functional goals.
• Utilizes independent clinical decision making on a daily basis to progress patient s and modifies treatment depending upon specific needs and medical status.
• Monitors patients throughout the provision of treatment and responds appropriately to changes in the patient s status.
• Modifies treatment based on specific needs and medical status.
• Completes all relevant documentation within a timely manner and according to professional guidelines.
• Will be trained to perform bedside musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging
• Opportunity for patient and community engagement and education
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• Ability to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of physical therapy concepts, practices and policies.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish rapport and trust.
• Excellent listening and speaking skills and ability to motivate others.
• Strong analytical and observation skills.
• Excellent work ethic and dedication to patient success.

EDUCATION:

Doctoral, Masters, or Bachelor s Degree in Physical Therapy is required.

PREFERRED:

Outpatient Orthopedic experience highly preferred. Doctoral degree highly preferred. Experience with musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

Licensed by the Texas State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners is required.

• Previous experience in outpatient orthopedic clinic is preferred.

Benefits Overview

UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits. Medical: UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction.

Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of more than 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.

Dental:
Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist. Vision:
Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits. Disability:
Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working. FSAs:
Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses. Retirement:
Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers. Time Off: A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options.

• Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.
• Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
• Paid Family Leave:
  Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
• Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each year.

Discounts - Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.

EEO Statement

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