Physical Therapist - Physical Therapy Rehab

CHRISTUS Health; Mineola (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Mineola, TX, seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist to assess, plan, evaluate, and implement care for assigned patients. You will adhere to all applicable Physical Therapy standards while coordinating with physicians and care teams.

The role emphasizes independent patient assessments, measurable goal setting, regular progress reviews, and thoughtful equipment recommendations to support patient recovery and safety.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Gathers data from chart and care team; discusses with physician as necessary.
• Independently assesses all assigned patient types.
• Recognizes additional needs during evaluation; exercises judgment in testing decisions.
• Interprets results and sets measurable, realistic goals.
• Reassesses patient progress regularly per policy or when needed.
• Identifies equipment needs and discusses with patient and family.

Skills

Patient assessment

Clinical decision making

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Bachelor's degree

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