Physical Therapist - Inpatient Tyler

CHRISTUS Health; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a dedicated physical therapist to deliver quality patient care and therapy services. The role involves evaluating patients, planning treatment programs, and maintaining records, with an emphasis on professionalism and communication. New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Entry-level or any experience in physical therapy accepted.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients and sets goals for therapy.
• Maintains required records and ensures equipment safety.
• Participates in departmental communication systems.

Skills

Communication

Basic Computer Knowledge

Education

Current registration license in Texas

BCLS certification

Job 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 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:

• 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 Type:

Full Time

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