Physical Therapist/ PTA (Outpatient)

CHRISTUS Health; Canton (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Canton, Texas, is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to assess, plan, and implement patient care in accordance with the Physical Therapy Practice Act. You will evaluate patients, set measurable goals, and coordinate with physicians and care teams to ensure quality outcomes.

This full-time role offers multiple shifts within a dynamic team. A Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy, Texas LPT license, and BLS are required; Doctorate is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Gathers pertinent data from chart and discusses with physician as necessary.
• Independently assesses all patient types as assigned.
• Exercises good judgment in scheduling and performing additional testing when needed.
• Interprets results and formulates measurable goals.
• Reassesses patient progress regularly per department policy.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Doctorate 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

MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Work Type

Full Time