PT, Physical Therapist - Institute for Healthy Living - Full Time

CHRISTUS Health; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients in Texas. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing patient care plans, assessing progress, and collaborating with medical staff to ensure optimal therapeutic outcomes. This full-time role requires a relevant degree and appropriate licensing, offering a rewarding opportunity to contribute to patient recovery and well-being.

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited college or university is required.
• LPT License in state of employment.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assessing, planning, and implementing care for patients.
• Gathers data from charts and other caregivers.
• Regularly reassesses patient progress per regulatory policy.

Skills

Assessment

Decision Making

Patient Care

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate of Physical Therapy

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:

Education/Skills

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from an accredited college or university is required.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• LPT License in state of employment
• BLS

Work Type:

Full Time

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