Physical Therapist - Physical Therapy

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

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Tyler, TX is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to assess, plan, evaluate and implement care for assigned patients, collaborating with physicians to ensure safe, effective outcomes.

The position requires an LPT license, a Bachelor's degree (Doctorate preferred) and BLS. Work schedule is five days, eight hours per day, full-time, on-site.

Qualifications

• LPT license in state of employment required.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Doctorate preferred.
• BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Gathers pertinent data from chart and other care givers; discusses with physician as necessary
• Independently assesses all patient types as assigned
• Recognizes additional needs during evaluation; exercises good judgment in 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

Skills

Data gathering

Patient assessment

Clinical judgment

Interprofessional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Doctorate

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

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type

Full Time