Physical Therapist - Physical Therapy Rehab

Direct Jobs; Mineola (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Direct Jobs is seeking a Physical Therapist to assess, plan, and implement care for assigned patients in a clinical setting. The role requires evaluating patients, setting measurable goals, and reassessing progress in accordance with standards and policies.

Requirements include a Doctorate in Physical Therapy (preferred) and a Bachelor’s degree, with LPT license in the state of practice and BLS certification. Work schedule is 5 days, 8 hours per day, with a full-time employment type.

Qualifications

• Gathers pertinent data from chart and discusses with physician as necessary.
• Independently assesses all patient types as assigned.
• Interprets results and sets measurable goals.
• Reassesses progress per policy and medicine.
• Identifies equipment needs and discusses with patient/family.

Responsibilities

• Gathers pertinent data from chart and discusses with physician as necessary.
• Independently assesses all patient types as assigned.
• Demonstrates ability to recognize additional needs during evaluation and exercises good judgment.
• Interprets results and formulates relevant, measurable goals.
• Reassesses patient progress regularly per policy.
• Identifies appropriate equipment, discusses with patient and family.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Goal setting

Regulatory compliance

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