Physical Therapist (PT)

Physical Therapist (PT)

Houston, TX

As part of Walgreens Health and Wellness division, Take Care Health Systems includes Take Care Consumer Solutions (), managers of convenient care clinics located at select Walgreens drugstores nationwide, and Take Care Employer Solutions (), managers of worksite-based health and wellness services. The company combines best practices in healthcare and the expertise and personal care of our trusted community of providers to deliver access to high-quality, affordable and convenient healthcare to all individuals. We operate on-site employee health centers, pharmacies and fitness centers for many of the country's largest corporations and federal agencies.

Due to our continued growth we are looking for a Physical Therapist to work Full Time at our new clinic opening mid-summer in Houston, TX

Position Summary:
Plans and administers medically prescribed physical therapy treatment for patients suffering from injuries, or muscle, nerve, joint and bone diseases, to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability by performing the following duties.

Essential Responsibilities:
Reviews Physician's referral (prescription) and patient's condition and medical records to determine physical therapy treatment required. Tests and measures patient's strength, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency, and records findings to develop or revise treatment program. Plans and prepares written treatment program based on evaluation of patient data. Administers manual exercises to improve and maintain function. Instructs, motivates, and assists patient to perform various physical activities and in use of assistant and supportive devices such as crutches, canes, and prostheses. Administers treatments involving application of physical agents. Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatments to achieve maximum benefit. Administers massage.
Administers traction to relieve pain. Records treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enters information into computer. Instructs patient in treatment procedures to be continued at home. Evaluates, fits, and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommends modification to Orthotist. Confers with Physician and other practitioners to obtain additional patient information, suggest revisions in treatment program, and integrate physical therapy treatment with other aspects of patient's health care. Requirements Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university is required; Master's degree is preferred
Licensed as a Physical Therapist
At least three years experience as a Physical Therapist in an occupational health clinic or other ambulatory care clinic
Knowledge of Internet software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
Current certification in Basic Life Support is required.

Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge and experience with Electronic Medical Records
Knowledge of workplace health and safety concepts and OSHA regulations

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

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