PT, Physical Therapist - Physical Therapy - PRN

CHRISTUS Health; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Texarkana, TX seeks a PRN Physical Therapist to provide patient care, evaluate progress, set goals, and plan therapy programs per physician orders.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, ensuring equipment safety, and supporting departmental goals. Requires Texas license and BCLS; DPT preferred; new graduates welcome. Per diem schedule as needed.

Qualifications

• Doctorate of Physical Therapy preferred.
• Texas licensure and BCLS certification required.
• Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• New graduate entry level or any amount of experience is acceptable.

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 to restore independence and function according to ethical standards.
• Clinical competencies in physical therapy skills and techniques to promote quality patient care.
• Participates in inter- and intra-departmental communication to achieve goals.
• Maintains required records/documentation as specified by policy.
• Supports improving the effectiveness of physical therapy services.
• Assumes responsibility for therapeutic equipment safety and maintenance.

Skills

Communication

Education

DPT (preferred)

Job 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