Physical Therapist

Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood; Brownwood (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A local health care facility in Brownwood, Texas, is seeking a Physical Therapist to evaluate and plan treatment programs for individual patients. The role involves collaborating with an interdisciplinary team and may include delegating tasks to support staff. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree and a Texas Physical Therapy license or eligibility. This is an entry-level full-time position within the health care sector.

Qualifications

• Required Licenses/Certifications: License to practice Physical Therapy in the State of Texas or eligible for licensure.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; should not initiate patient contact until completed.
• Valid Texas Driver's License required only for individuals identified as designated drivers per policy.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan, and implement specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of physical therapy.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Delegate and monitor the work of licensed physical therapist assistants, technicians, and other support staff as appropriate.

Skills

Input data into computer programs

Familiarity with rehabilitation equipment

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Overview

Physical Therapist position with focus on evaluating and planning treatment programs for individual patients, in accordance with physical therapy principles and practices. Collaborates with an interdisciplinary treatment team and may delegate and monitor the work of licensed physical therapist assistants, technicians, and other support staff.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan, and implement specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of physical therapy.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Delegate and monitor the work of licensed physical therapist assistants, technicians, and other support staff as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum Work Experience: No prior experience required
• Required Licenses/Certifications: License to practice Physical Therapy in the State of Texas or eligible for licensure
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; should not initiate patient contact until completed
• Valid Texas Driver's License required only for individuals identified as designated drivers per policy
• Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: Input data into computer programs; familiarity with rehabilitation equipment
• OSHA Category: 1 - High Risk

Employment details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care