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 facility provides intensive physical, occupational, and speech therapy to help patients regain independence after serious illness, injury, or surgery, including recovery from stroke, brain injury, and orthopedic trauma. The therapist develops individualized care plans, delivers treatment to maintain, improve, or restore physical functioning, and helps alleviate pain and prevent physical dysfunction. The role also includes patient education and directing and supervising physical therapy assistants, students, and other support personnel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Physical Therapist license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, to 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 an appropriate plan of care based on identified problems and involve patients according to their capabilities and preferences.
• 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 appropriate to each patient’s age and condition.
• Educate patients about injury prevention, ergonomics, restorative therapy, and rehabilitation therapy.
• 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.
• Document goals, anticipated progress, and plans for reevaluation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time