PT, Physical Therapist - Physical Therapy - Full Time

CHRISTUS Health; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Texarkana, TX, seeks a Physical Therapist to deliver patient-centered therapy from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The role involves evaluating patients, setting goals, planning programs, and providing treatment under physician orders, while maintaining records and guiding support staff.

Licensure in Texas is required. New graduates are welcome; the position emphasizes adherence to departmental policies and ongoing professional education within CHRISTUS St.

Qualifications

• Doctorate of Physical Therapy preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge required.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients, set goals, plan programs, and treat per physician orders.
• Maintain required patient records and notes.
• Direct technicians and support personnel as needed.
• Participate in educational programs and policy adherence.
• Ensure equipment safety and proper maintenance.

Skills

Effective communication

Basic computer skills

Education

Doctorate of Physical Therapy

Texas PT License

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 and 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

8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday

Work Type

Full Time