Physical Therapist - Palestine

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

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Palestine, TX, is seeking a Physical Therapist responsible for assessing, planning, evaluating and implementing care for assigned patients. The role requires adherence to applicable Physical Therapy Practice Act standards and provision of therapy services with appropriate equipment and interventions.

The candidate will gather data, independently assess patients, set measurable goals, reassess progress, and coordinate equipment needs with patients and families, while ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Doctorate preferred for advanced practice.
• LPT License in state of employment required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Gathers data from chart and care givers; discusses with physician as necessary.
• Independently assesses all patient types as assigned.
• Reassesses progress regularly per department and regulatory policy, or when need arises.
• Interprets results and formulates relevant, measurable, realistic and attainable goals.
• Identifies appropriate equipment, discusses with patient and family and makes.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Doctorate preferred

Job 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:

8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed