PT, Physical Therapist - Texarkana - Full Time

Christus Health; Town of Texas, Texarkana (WI, TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated physical therapist to provide exceptional care and support to patients. This role involves evaluating patients, setting treatment goals, and planning programs in accordance with physician orders. The ideal candidate will demonstrate clinical competencies and maintain documentation as per departmental policies. Join a team that values professionalism and aims to restore patients to their maximum independence. If you're passionate about making a difference in patient care and possess a Doctorate of Physical Therapy, this full-time opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Doctorate of Physical Therapy preferred.
• Maintain current registration license in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients and sets treatment goals according to physician's orders.
• Maintains required records and participates in educational programs.
• Assumes responsibility for therapeutic equipment safety and operation.

Skills

Patient Care

Physical Therapy Techniques

Communication Skills

Clinical Competencies

Education

Doctorate of Physical Therapy

BCLS Certification

Tools

Therapeutic Equipment

Basic Computer Knowledge

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 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:

• Doctorate of Physical Therapy preferred
• Basic Computer Knowledge Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written.
• New graduate entry level or any amount of experience in physical therapy is acceptable.
• Maintain current registration license in Texas and provide the hospital with a copy.
• Maintain BCLS certification.

Work Type:

Full Time

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