Job Description

Step 1: Doctors Hospital of Laredo, in Laredo, TX, is a 183-bed acute care facility that offers a range of medical services. You'll feel a difference when you walk in our doors. There's pride in the care we deliver and a commitment to serving Laredo's growing healthcare needs.

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JOB SUMMARY:

Performs therapy evaluation and treatment in both outpatient and acute inpatient settings. Serves as the lead in this section of the Rehab.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Performs therapy assessment once physician's orders are received
2. Provides written evaluation and plan of care to the physician
3. Supervises Plan of Care for patients evaluated and/or within discipline
4. Supervises other PT/OT/STs, PTA/COTAs and other support staff
5. Responsible for scheduling PT/OT/ST/PTAs/COTAs/Techs for the department as well as approving time off
6. Maintain strong physician relations
7. Facilitates referrals for the rehab departments
8. Cost control/overtime management/productivity
9. Ability to apply knowledge, skills and understanding of the principles, practices, timely evaluations, including coaching, counseling, and initiating corrective actions
10. Ensures that policy and procedures are followed by all staff including compliance with regulatory agencies and accrediting bodies. Communicates information to all health care team members regarding patient care and outcomes. Assists in development of plan for continuous improvement and patient care.

1. Continually evaluates the efficiency of patient flow, staffing patterns and other operations to assess opportunities for improved patient care and cost effectiveness.
2. Directly communicates with physicians and other members of management to resolve conflict or other issues quickly and effectively.
3. Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment

• Competitive Compensation & Paid Time Off
• Excellent Benefit Packages
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition Reimbursement

• Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations!
• HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses

• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

If you would like to learn more about the position before applying, please contact Vanessa Martinez, Recruiter at vanessa.martinez@uhsinc.com and by phone at 956-523-2027.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Physical Therapy, Speech Language Pathology or Occupational Therapy

1. TX State Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech Language Pathology License required.
2. Minimum of two (2) years of experience in Rehabilitation Services
3. Current CPR certification required.
4. Ability to serve as a lead worker to subordinate personnel and the ability to assume supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the Director.

1. Ability to work independently and maintain a positive, courteous attitude.
2. Continued employment is contingent on successfully maintaining current required certification(s) and/or license(s).

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