Physical Therapist - Hospital Acute Care

CHRISTUS Health; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Tyler, TX seeks a Physical Therapist responsible for assessing, planning, evaluating and implementing care for patients. The role includes adherence to the Physical Therapy Practice Act and proper use of equipment, supplies and interventions for a designated patient population.

The position supports independent assessment, goal setting and regular reassessment, with collaboration among physicians, patients and families to identify needs and ensure quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Physical Therapy preferred.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Licensed Physical Therapist (LPT) in state of employment.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Gathers pertinent data from chart and discusses with physician as necessary.
• Independently assesses all patient types as assigned.
• Recognizes additional needs during evaluation; exercises judgment when requesting/scheduling/testing.
• Interprets results and formulates relevant, measurable goals.
• Reassesses patient progress regularly per department/policy.
• Identifies equipment and discusses with patient and family.

Education

Doctorate in Physical Therapy (preferred)

Bachelor's degree

LPT License in state of employment

BLS certification

Job description

Description

Summary: The Physical Therapist has the responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, evaluating and implementing care for the patients assigned physical therapy. The Physical Therapist is responsible for adhering to all standards of Physical Therapy Practice Act as they apply to providing technical therapy care, supplies, equipment and interventions to a designated patient population.

Responsibilities

• Gathers pertinent data from chart and other care givers; discusses with physician as necessary
• Independently assesses all patient types as assigned
• Demonstrates ability to recognize additional needs during evaluation; exercises good judgment in decision making when requesting, scheduling and/or performing additional testing
• Interprets results and formulates relevant, measurable, realistic and attainable goals
• Reassesses patient progress regularly per department and regulatory policy, or when need arises
• Identifies appropriate equipment, discusses with patient and family and makes

Requirements

• Doctorate Prof preferred
• Bachelor's degree required
• LPT License in state of employment required
• BLS required

Work Schedule

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type

Full Time