Physical Therapist (PT)

Lifepoint Health • El Paso, TX

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About The Position

The Physical Therapist evaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs at The Hospitals of Providence Rehabilitation Hospital East, an inpatient rehabilitation facility in El Paso, Texas. The role helps patients regain independence after serious illness, injury, or surgery, including stroke, brain injury, and orthopedic trauma. The therapist provides patient education on injury prevention, ergonomics, restorative therapy, and rehabilitation, and supervises physical therapy assistants and aides.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Physical Therapist license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing assessments of patients’ conditions.
• Establish appropriate plans of care based on identified problems and involve patients according to their capabilities and desires.
• Plan, prepare, and carry out individualized physical treatment programs to maintain, improve, or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent physical dysfunction.
• Provide therapy interventions using standard physical therapy techniques and skills appropriate to each patient’s age and condition.
• Direct and supervise physical therapy assistants, students, and other support personnel; assess competence, delegate tasks, and establish communication channels.
• Administer treatment involving physical agents and equipment, including moist packs, ultraviolet and infrared lamps, and ultrasound machines.
• Evaluate, fit, and adjust prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommend modifications.
• Identify and document goals, anticipated progress, and plans for reevaluation.
• Provide patients with education about injury prevention, ergonomics, restorative therapy, and rehabilitation therapy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time