Physical Therapist - Physical Therapy

CHRISTUS Health; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Longview, Texas is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to assess, plan, evaluate and implement care for assigned patients, following all standards of Physical Therapy Practice. Responsibilities include data gathering, independent patient assessment, goal setting, regular progress reassessment, and coordinating with physicians and family about testing and equipment.

Education: Doctorate/Master’s/Bachelor’s in Physical Therapy required; Licensure: LPT in state of employment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from an accredited college or university is required.

Responsibilities

• Gather data from chart and care givers; discuss with physician as necessary.
• Independently assess all patient types as assigned.
• Recognize additional needs during evaluation; exercise good judgment in testing decisions.
• Interpret results and set measurable, realistic, and attainable goals.
• Reassess patient progress regularly per policy or when needed.
• Identify appropriate equipment and discuss with patient and family.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Goal setting

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/Doctorate of Physical Therapy

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Physical Therapy

Doctorate of Physical Therapy

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

Education/Skills

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from an accredited college or university is required.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• LPT License in state of employment
• BLS

Work Schedule

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type

Full Time