Physical Therapist

CHI; Caldwell (TX); On-site; USD 64,781 - 92,264; Full time

Job summary

CHI is looking for a Physical Therapist in Caldwell, Texas, who will play a pivotal role in helping patients improve their quality of life. You will perform evaluations, develop treatment plans, and provide various therapies in collaboration with other healthcare professionals.

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy and be licensed to practice in Texas. The role also entails meeting productivity standards and ensuring a positive patient care environment along with BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current license to practice Physical Therapy in Texas.
• BLS certification through an approved AHA program.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and develop individualized patient care plans.
• Provide direct treatments to assist patients in achieving goals.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and support personnel.

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Physical Therapist, you will help patients rebuild or maintain their physical wellbeing so they can function at their best level, reduce pain, and improve their quality of life. Every day you will perform initial evaluations, develop and update individualized plans of care, and provide a variety of direct treatments. You will be expected to consistently meet patient care productivity standards, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and families, and promote a positive customer service environment.

• Develop and update appropriate plan of care in collaboration with the patient/family and related to the patient’s age and lifestyle with measurable long‑ and short‑term goals and a defined D/C plan; understand the role of physical therapy in the context of the patient’s age, total needs perspective and environment.
• Perform age‑appropriate competency skills in area of practice and with respect to individual patient problems. Follow intervention protocols and alter plan of care appropriately. Discharge patient when goals have been met or medical necessity no longer warrants intervention. Establish provisions and/or make recommendations.
• Consistently meet patient care productivity standard as established for job classification. Work cooperatively with supervisors and peers to contribute to the overall productivity of the team. Utilize support personnel as appropriate and available. Actively support and participate in patient coverage efforts across all divisions within the department as necessary.
• Promotes and supports positive and professional customer service, while interacting with clients, guests and hospital personnel. Works collaboratively with all members of the interdisciplinary team, other departments and disciplines to assure patients and customers’ needs are met in a timely manner. Encourages the active participation of the patient and/or family in goal setting and patient/family training/education.
• Provides positive and constructive feedback to enhance departmental operations. Completes all necessary documentation as outlined by departmental policy and documentation review. This includes, but is not limited to, patient care charting, charge entry, completing peer chart and peer reviews, and documenting on daily schedule.
• Utilizes available information management systems to support departmental and hospital goals. This includes utilization of hospital‑wide e‑mail, information announcements, policies, annual computer mandatories, charge entry, and accessing patient care related information. Access and use of information will meet hospital and information management guidelines.

Job Requirements

Education Required

Bachelor's degree - Physical Therapy

Licensure/Certification Required

Current license to practice Physical Therapy in the state of Texas issued by Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners—OT (ECPTOTE).

BLS certification (through an approved AHA program).

Where You'll Work

St. Luke’s Health – Memorial Lufkin is a 279‑bed facility and member of CommonSpirit Health, a national nonprofit health system. Serving East Texas, St. Luke's Health‑Memorial Lufkin provides more than a quarter of a million patient services annually and contributes millions of dollars in local charity care and community support. We’re the area’s first Joint Commission Certified Primary Stroke Center, with board‑certified neurologists and neurosurgeons offering full‑spectrum stroke care. Nationally recognized as a HealthCare Center of Excellence, St. Luke's Health‑Memorial Lufkin offers compassionate, comprehensive health care, including off‑campus rehab and outpatient facilities and services. In addition to its large emergency department, there are 32 private rooms, dedicated imaging and OBGYN, wound care, infusion and lab services.

Pay Range

$57.00 - $57.00 /hour