PT, Physical Therapist - Physical Therapy - PRN

CHRISTUS Health; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health requires a licensed Physical Therapist to provide patient-centered care in Texas on a per diem, PRN basis. Responsibilities include evaluating patients, setting goals, planning programs, and documenting care per physician orders.

New graduates welcome. Candidates should maintain Texas licensure and BCLS certification, with strong communication and computer skills to support accurate records and collaboration with staff.

Qualifications

• Basic computer knowledge required to maintain records and documentation.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with patients and staff.
• May participate in educational programs and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to administrative and departmental policies and maintain professionalism.
• Provide physical therapy to restore function and independence per physician orders.
• Demonstrate clinical competencies to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Engage in inter-departmental communication to support hospital goals.
• Maintain required patient care records and documentation.

Skills

Basic Computer Knowledge

Effective Verbal and Written Communi

Education

Doctorate of Physical Therapy preferred

Licensed to practice in Texas

BCLS certification

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

PRN

Work Type

Per Diem As Needed