Physical Therapist - Physical Therapy Rehab

CHRISTUS Health; Canton (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Texas seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to assess, plan, and implement care for assigned patients, while adhering to practice standards and collaborating with physicians.

Responsibilities include data gathering, independent assessment, goal setting, progress reassessment, and selecting equipment while communicating with patients and families. Doctorate preferred; Bachelor's required; LPT license in state; BLS; 5 days x 8 hours; full-time.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree preferred.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Licensed Physical Therapist (LPT) in state of employment.
• BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Gathers pertinent data from chart and discusses with physician as necessary.
• Independently assesses all patient types as assigned.
• Recognizes additional needs during evaluation and makes decisions on testing when appropriate.
• Interprets results and formulates measurable, attainable goals.
• Reassesses patient progress regularly per policy.
• Identifies appropriate equipment and discusses with patient and family.

Skills

Data gathering

Clinical assessment

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree

Doctorate degree 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:

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type:

Full Time