Physical Therapist

CHRISTUS Health; Jacksonville (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Jacksonville, Texas is seeking a licensed physical therapist to evaluate patients, set goals, plan therapy programs and treat per physician orders. You will maintain records and coordinate with technicians, supporting staff, and the department to deliver quality care.

Applicants with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy are preferred, and Texas licensure must be kept current. New graduates are welcome, and strong communication and computer skills are essential for success in this

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Doctorate of Physical Therapy preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge and ability to communicate effectively in writing and speech.
• New graduate entry level or any amount of experience is acceptable.
• Texas license/registration required.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services as ordered by physicians; evaluates patients and plans treatment.
• Maintains required records and notes.
• Assists with directing technicians and support personnel; participates in education programs.
• Ensures compliance with CHRISTUS Health and departmental policies and procedures.

Skills

Effective communication

Basic computer skills

Education

Doctorate of Physical Therapy

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Provides physical therapy services. Evaluates patients, sets goals, plans programs and treats patients according to the physician's orders; maintains required records and notes; assists with directing technicians and support personnel; assumes responsibility for physical therapy charges; participates in educational programs, follows all CHRISTUS Health and departmental policy and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintains consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.
• Performs professional duties related to patient care in order to restore the patient to his/her maximum level of independence and functions according to accepted standards of ethical conduct for the physical therapist.
• Clinical competencies in physical therapy skills and techniques are demonstrated in a manner that promotes quality patient care.
• Participates in established inter-departmental and intra-departmental communication systems and methods to achieve departmental, hospital and corporate goals.
• Maintains required records/documentations as specified in department policy and procedures manual.
• Participates in maintaining\improving the effectiveness of the services provided by the physical therapy department.
• Assumes responsibility for therapeutic equipment safety, operation and maintenance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Doctorate of Physical Therapy preferred
• Basic Computer Knowledge Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written.
• New graduate entry level or any amount of experience in physical therapy is acceptable.
• Maintain current registration license in Texas and provide the hospital with a copy.