Physical Therapist - Physical Therapy

CHRISTUS Health • Tyler, TX

5d

About The Position

The Physical Therapist is responsible and accountable for assessing, planning, evaluating, and implementing care for patients assigned to physical therapy. The role adheres to all standards of the Physical Therapy Practice Act when providing technical therapy care, supplies, equipment, and interventions to a designated patient population.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• LPT license in the state of employment required.
• BLS required.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gather pertinent data from patient charts and other caregivers, discussing findings with the physician as necessary.
• Independently assess assigned patient types.
• Recognize additional needs during evaluation and use sound judgment when requesting, scheduling, or performing additional testing.
• Interpret results and formulate relevant, measurable, realistic, and attainable goals.
• Reassess patient progress regularly according to department and regulatory policy, or when the need arises.
• Identify appropriate equipment and discuss it with the patient and family.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time