Job Description

POTTER ASSOCIATES LLC has been retained by UT Health East Texas to conduct a national search for Physical Therapists, acute inpatient and outpatient clinic opportunities.

OUTPATIENT CLINIC PHYISICAL THERAPIST

UT Health East Rehabilitation Center - Outpatient Clinics

Upper East Texas

THE ORGANIZATION

UT Health East Rehabilitation Center is a specialty hospital with 48 inpatient beds in Tyler, TX. In addition, there are 14 outpatient therapy clinics, 11 cardiopulmonary rehabilitation clinics and nine Olympic fitness centers located in the surrounding area. The Rehabilitation Center provides intensive inpatient and outpatient therapy for conditions like stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord issues, and limb loss, using a multidisciplinary team of doctors and therapists to create personalized plans for regaining independence with 24/7 nursing care in a structured environment. There is one Outpatient PT position and two possible locations, the Rehab Clinic in Canton and the Rehab Clinic in Gun Barrel City.

THE LOCATION(S)

Canton is the county seat of Van Zandt County in East Texas. It offers a rural lifestyle with community parks, good schools, and a blend of historic and modern living. Located 40 miles west of Tyler, TX and 57 miles from Dallas.

Gun Barrel City is nestled on the shores of Cedar Creek Lake, midway between Tyler and Dallas. Residents enjoy a suburban-rural mix feel with good public schools, many parks and plenty of water sports on the lake. Located 58 miles from Dallas and 44 miles from Forney, TX.

THE POSITION

The Outpatient Physical Therapist will provide a full range of age-appropriate physical therapy services in a clinic setting including assessments, treatment planning and therapeutic interventions consistent with the position’s qualifications, professional practices and ethical standards. The position reports to the Administrative Director - Outpatient.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Ability to embrace and promote the Mission and Values of UT Health East Texas
• Current professional licensure in the State of Texas - DPT preferred
• Generalist PT with minimum of 2 years’ experience in outpatient clinic setting - 3+ years preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Active listening skills
• Good problem-solving skills
• Patient record documentation skills
• Strong time management skills
• Ability to think strategically and act tactically
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at the same time
• Ability to embrace the client relationship to guide decisions and actions
• Demonstrates good teamwork
• Sense of humor

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