Physical Therapist & Clinical Educator

CHRISTUS Health; New Braunfels (TX); Presencial; USD 75.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - New Braunfels is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide comprehensive PT services to inpatients and outpatients, including assessment, treatment planning, and discharge planning. You will supervise students and collaborate with therapists, nurses, and physicians to support department goals.

The position requires a Physical Therapy degree (Doctorate preferred) and Texas licensure, with BLS certification.

Formación

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or entry level Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from an accredited college or university in the area of Physical Therapy is required.
• All modalities/equipment used by a Physical Therapist as outlined by the Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners.

Responsabilidades

• Performs comprehensive diagnostic evaluations to determine the status of the physical, cognitive abilities of inpatients and outpatients, considering diagnosis and age specific needs.
• Develops and implements, with patient/family participation, individualized treatment plans, as indicated, considering diagnosis and age specific needs, with measurable goals and methods to achieve goals.
• Adheres consistently to the P&Ps relating to documentation, to include Initial Patient Evaluations, Daily and Weekly Progress notes as required, Discharge Summaries and other notations as appropriate.
• Participates in patient care conferences, family conferences, in-service programs, and departmental and interdepartmental meetings.
• Counsels both patient (if appropriate), family, and other involved individuals regarding patient evaluation, care, and treatment. Initiates and completes discharge planning in a timely manner and provides effective education and training.
• Assists with coordination and supervision of the Physical Therapy and Physical Therapy Assistant student programs, as well as the volunteer program.
• Actively assists with clinical aspects of the department including orientation of new associates, scheduling of patients to assure quality patient coverage and appropriate staff supervision, as necessary.
• Demonstrates adherence to the CORE values of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health System.
• Understands, supports, and participates in Performance Improvement activities.
• Complies with and develops efficient and creative ways to maintain departmental productivity standards.
• Maintains an awareness of other agencies within the community in order to make appropriate referrals, when indicated, to network and to increase knowledge of community resources.
• Identifies and provides educational opportunities for self, department, and community. Participates in research activities as appropriate.
• Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the age-specific and developmental, and population specific needs of patients served by the department.
• Appropriately adapts assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychological, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served.
• Fosters and promotes positive and professional relationships with members of the medical staff, physicians, and referral sources.
• Performs other related duties as directed.

Educación

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or entry level Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree

Descripción del empleo

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - New Braunfels is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide comprehensive PT services to inpatients and outpatients, including assessment, treatment planning, and discharge planning. You will supervise students and collaborate with therapists, nurses, and physicians to support department goals.

The position requires a Physical Therapy degree (Doctorate preferred) and Texas licensure, with BLS certification.