Physical Therapist

Texas Counseling Association; Jacksonville, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Texas is seeking a Physical Therapist to evaluate patients, set goals, plan and treat programs per physician orders.

The role includes maintaining records, directing staff, and taking responsibility for therapy charges while participating in educational programs and following hospital procedures.

Qualifications

• Communication skills and ability to document clearly.
• Basic computer literacy for records and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Maintain consistency with policies and professionalism in behavior and attire.
• Provide professional physical therapy care to restore independence per ethical standards.
• Demonstrate clinical competencies in physical therapy techniques to ensure quality care.
• Collaborate with departments to achieve hospital and corporate goals.
• Maintain required records and documentation per policy.
• Contribute to improving department services and patient outcomes.
• Ensure safety and maintenance of therapeutic equipment.

Skills

Communication skills

Basic computer knowledge

Education

Doctorate of Physical Therapy

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Summary

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.
• Maintain BCLS certification.

Work Schedule

8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday

Work Type

Full Time