Impactful Physical Therapist - Patient-Focused Rehab

CHRISTUS Health; Mineola (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Physical Therapist to assess, plan, evaluate, and implement care for a patient population in Texas. The role emphasizes adherence to the Physical Therapy Practice Act, with responsibilities spanning data review, independent patient assessments, goal setting, progress reevaluation, and equipment coordination.

The position requires doctorate-level preference, a state LPT license, a Bachelor’s degree, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Doctorate required or preferred
• Bachelor's degree required
• LPT License in state of employment required
• BLS required

Responsibilities

• Gathers pertinent data from chart and other care givers; discusses with physician as necessary
• Independently assesses all patient types as assigned
• Demonstrates ability to recognize additional needs during evaluation; exercises good judgment in decision making when requesting, scheduling and/or performing additional testing
• Interprets results and formulates relevant, measurable, realistic and attainable goals
• Reassesses patient progress regularly per department and regulatory policy, or when need arises
• Identifies appropriate equipment, discusses with patient and family and makes

Education

Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Bachelor's degree

Job description

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Physical Therapist to assess, plan, evaluate, and implement care for a patient population in Texas. The role emphasizes adherence to the Physical Therapy Practice Act, with responsibilities spanning data review, independent patient assessments, goal setting, progress reevaluation, and equipment coordination.

The position requires doctorate-level preference, a state LPT license, a Bachelor’s degree, and BLS certification.