Physical Therapist - Per Diem
About The Position
Corpus Christi Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a per-diem Physical Therapist in Corpus Christi, Texas. The hospital provides inpatient rehabilitation for patients recovering from disabling medical events, including strokes, brain or spinal cord injuries, major orthopedic injuries, and medically complex illnesses. The rehabilitation team provides personalized, intensive therapy in modern facilities with private rooms and equipped therapy areas. The hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and serves the Coastal Bend region. The Physical Therapist helps patients restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities. The role includes reviewing medical histories, evaluating physical abilities and potential response to therapy, and developing treatment plans. The therapist integrates the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice and works collaboratively to help patients achieve the best outcomes.
Requirements
- Graduate degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
- Current, valid state Physical Therapist license.
- Current Basic Life Support/CPR certification from an approved vendor.
- Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
- Understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
- Competency in providing care according to established standards.
- General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
- Effective organizational and time-management skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
- Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection-control standards.
- Passion for patient care and ability to work as a collaborative, motivating team member.
Nice To Haves
- One year of direct patient-care experience in a hospital setting is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide services to restore function and improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities.
- Examine patients’ medical histories and evaluate their physical abilities and potential response to therapy.
- Develop treatment plans for patients.
- Integrate the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.
- Apply age-specific standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines when caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
- Collaborate professionally with patients, coworkers, and staff; provide leadership in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
- Maintain quality, safety, infection control, and confidentiality standards.
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Wellness program with quarterly wellness challenges and participation incentives.
- Recognition, wellness, and retention programs.
