Physical Therapist Outpatient Pediatrics Full Time Days

Tenet Healthcare Corporation•El Paso, TX

49d

About The Position

Physical Therapist responds to physician orders for physical therapy. Physical Therapist administers and interprets tests and measurements of patients. Reviews patient charts and progress prior to treatment and modifies treatment plan accordingly. Physical Therapist develops functional goals based on patient and/or family expectations. Physical Therapist develops, improves and restores functional mobility, seeking to return patient to highest level of independence. Seeks clarification of physician orders as needed. $10,000 Sign-On bonus based on experience Summary Physical Therapist evaluates, plans and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of physical therapy. Physical Therapist functions as an interdisciplinary team member providing patient assessment/re-assessment, direct patient care, and individualized care planning/implementation.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Physical Therapy
State Licensure
AHA BLS

Nice To Haves

Doctorate Physical Therapy
2 years as a practicing PT in a healthcare setting

Responsibilities

responds to physician orders for physical therapy
administers and interprets tests and measurements of patients
reviews patient charts and progress prior to treatment and modifies treatment plan accordingly
develops functional goals based on patient and/or family expectations
develops, improves and restores functional mobility, seeking to return patient to highest level of independence
Seeks clarification of physician orders as needed
evaluates, plans and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of physical therapy
functions as an interdisciplinary team member providing patient assessment/re-assessment, direct patient care, and individualized care planning/implementation