Physical Therapist - Physical Therapy

CHRISTUS Health; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Longview, Texas, is seeking a Physical Therapist to assess, plan and implement care for assigned patients. The role emphasizes independent evaluation, goal-setting, and ongoing progress reassessment in accordance with professional standards.

The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate of Physical Therapy and an LPT license for the state of employment, along with BLS certification. Work schedule is 5 days at 8 hours per day, full-time position.

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 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 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

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree

Tools

LPT License

BLS

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