Physical Therapist - Physical Therapy Rehab

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

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Canton, TX is seeking a Physical Therapist to assess, plan, evaluate, and implement care for assigned patients. You will interpret results, set measurable goals, and reassess progress in alignment with department policy.

Responsibilities include data gathering, independent patient assessments, collaboration with physicians, and ensuring appropriate equipment and safety for patient care. Requires Doctorate preferred and LPT license with BLS certification.

Qualifications

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

Bachelor's degree

Doctorate preferred

LPT Licensure

BLS certification

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