DIR - PHYSICAL THERAPY

Company: UHS
Location: Eagle Pass
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Responsibilities
Responsible for the direction of the Physical Therapy Department. Coordinates and supervises operations of the department, administers physical agents prescribed by a referring physician. Maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in CQI activities. Assures competency of all personnel. Assists in formulating, budget, evaluates department performance versus budget and takes appropriate action to remain within budget guidelines. Ensures that patient charges are accurate and entered on a timely basis. Maintains efficient and effective department operation while requiring compliance with all state, federal and local regulatory laws, standards and protocols.
Qualifications
Must have current Texas Physical Therapy License. Current CPR Certification preferred, or will acquire on first 30 days of employment.
Education: Graduate of an accredited Bachelor Degree program in Physical Therapy. Master's degree preferred.
Three (3) or more years of previous experience in aspects of rehabilitative medicine preferred. At least two (2) years experience in management of rehabilitation services or related department preferred.
Knowledge of physical medicine and physical therapy modalities. Knowledge of disease processes and related causative factors. Knowledge of benefits and values of rehabilitative medicine and rehabilitative medicine agents. Knowledge of Infection Control and related impact on rehabilitative medicine practice and equipment. Provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served.
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
Notice
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