Clinical Physical Therapist - Full-Time Impact

CHRISTUS Health; Canton (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Texas seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to assess, plan, and implement care for assigned patients, while adhering to practice standards and collaborating with physicians.

Responsibilities include data gathering, independent assessment, goal setting, progress reassessment, and selecting equipment while communicating with patients and families. Doctorate preferred; Bachelor's required; LPT license in state; BLS; 5 days x 8 hours; full-time.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree preferred.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Licensed Physical Therapist (LPT) in state of employment.
• BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Gathers pertinent data from chart and discusses with physician as necessary.
• Independently assesses all patient types as assigned.
• Recognizes additional needs during evaluation and makes decisions on testing when appropriate.
• Interprets results and formulates measurable, attainable goals.
• Reassesses patient progress regularly per policy.
• Identifies appropriate equipment and discusses with patient and family.

Skills

Data gathering

Clinical assessment

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree

Doctorate degree preferred

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Texas seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to assess, plan, and implement care for assigned patients, while adhering to practice standards and collaborating with physicians.

Responsibilities include data gathering, independent assessment, goal setting, progress reassessment, and selecting equipment while communicating with patients and families. Doctorate preferred; Bachelor's required; LPT license in state; BLS; 5 days x 8 hours; full-time.