Physical Therapist - Physical Therapy Rehab - Full Time

CHRISTUS Health; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Texarkana, TX, seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate patients, set goals, plan and administer therapy per physician orders, and maintain required records. You will support directing technicians and staff, ensure safe equipment operation, and contribute to department goals while upholding policy and professional standards.

New graduates are welcome. Texas license and BCLS certification required; strong verbal/written communication and computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Doctorate of Physical Therapy preferred.
• Basic Computer Knowledge.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written.

Responsibilities

• Maintains consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.
• Performs professional duties related to patient care in order to restore the patient to his/her maximum level of independence and functions according to accepted standards of ethical conduct for the physical therapist.
• Clinical competencies in physical therapy skills and techniques are demonstrated in a manner that promotes quality patient care.
• Participates in established inter-departmental and intra-departmental communication systems and methods to achieve departmental, hospital and corporate goals.
• Maintains required records/documentations as specified in department policy and procedures manual.
• Participates in maintaining improving the effectiveness of the services provided by the physical therapy department.
• Assumes responsibility for therapeutic equipment safety, operation and maintenance.

Skills

Effective communication

Basic computer knowledge

Education

Doctorate of Physical Therapy

Job description

Description

Summary: Provides physical therapy services. Evaluates patients, sets goals, plans programs, and treats patients according to the physician's orders; maintains required records and notes; assists with directing technicians and support personnel; assumes responsibility for physical therapy charges; participates in educational programs, follows all CHRISTUS St. Michael and departmental policy and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintains consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.
• Performs professional duties related to patient care in order to restore the patient to his/her maximum level of independence and functions according to accepted standards of ethical conduct for the physical therapist.
• Clinical competencies in physical therapy skills and techniques are demonstrated in a manner that promotes quality patient care.
• Participates in established inter-departmental and intra-departmental communication systems and methods to achieve departmental, hospital and corporate goals.
• Maintains required records/documentations as specified in department policy and procedures manual.
• Participates in maintaining improving the effectiveness of the services provided by the physical therapy department.
• Assumes responsibility for therapeutic equipment safety, operation and maintenance.

Requirements

Education/Skills

• Doctorate of Physical Therapy preferred
• Basic Computer Knowledge
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written.

Experience

• New graduate entry level or any amount of experience in physical therapy is acceptable.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Maintain current registration license in Texas and provide the hospital with a copy.
• Maintain BCLS certification.

Work Schedule

7AM - 5PM

Work Type

Full Time