Physical Therapist - Physical Therapy Rehab

Direct Jobs; Canton (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Direct Jobs in the United States (TX) Canton is seeking a Physical Therapist to assess, plan, and implement care for designated patients. The role requires state-appropriate licensure and BLS certification, with a Doctorate preferred and a Bachelor’s degree as a minimum.

You will work full-time, evaluating patients, setting realistic goals, and coordinating with physicians to ensure high-quality physical therapy services in a hospital or clinic setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Gather data from chart and care team; discuss with physician as needed.
• Independently assess all patient types as assigned.
• Recognize additional needs during evaluation and request/perform tests as appropriate.
• Interpret results and set relevant, measurable goals.
• Reassess patient progress per policy and when needed.
• Identify equipment needs and discuss with patient and family.

Skills

LPT License

BLS Certification

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