Physical Therapist - Physical Therapy

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

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Texas is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to assess, plan, and implement care for assigned patients. You will evaluate progress, set measurable goals, and coordinate with the care team to ensure quality outcomes under state practice standards.

The role requires a PT degree and an active LPT license in the state, plus BLS certification. Typical schedule is full-time, 5 days with 8-hour shifts.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Gathers pertinent data from chart and discusses with physician as necessary.
• Independently assesses all patient types as assigned.
• 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

Education

PT degree

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:

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