Physical Therapist

EDUCATION:
Required:  Bachelor's degree from accredited school of physical therapy.

Preferred:  Advanced degree in physical therapy or related field would be a plus.

EXPERIENCE:
Required:  None.

Preferred:  Affiliation or experience in an inpatient, acute care setting would be a plus.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:
Required:  Current license to practice physical therapy in the state of Texas issued by Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners.  Current CPR certification.

Preferred:  Lymphedema Certification would be a plus. Member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and the Texas Physical Therapy Association (TPTA).


WORKING CONDITIONS:
This position requires:

Working in Office Environment:  Yes
Working in Patient Care Unit (e.g. Nursing unit; outpatient clinic):  Yes
Exposure to human/animal blood, body fluids, or tissues:  Yes
Exposure to harmful chemicals:  Yes
Exposure to radiation:  Yes


PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Indicate the time required to do each of the following physical demands:


Time Spent:
Never - 0%
Occasionally - 1-33%
Frequently - 34-66%
Continuously - 67-100%
 
Standing - Frequently
Walking - Frequently
Sitting - Occasionally
Reaching - Frequently
Lifting/Carrying:
Up to 10 lbs - Frequently
10 lbs to 50 lbs - Frequently
More than 50 lbs - Occasionally
Pushing/Pulling:
Up to 10 lbs - Frequently
10 lbs to 50 lbs - Frequently
More than 50 lbs - Occasionally
Use computer/keyboard - Continuously


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