DescriptionSummary:
Provides physical therapy services. Evaluates patients, sets goals, plans programs, and treats patients according to the physician's orders; maintains required records and notes; assists with directing technicians and support personnel; assumes responsibility for physical therapy charges; participates in educational programs, follows all CHRISTUS St. Michael and departmental policy and procedures.
Responsibilities:
- Maintains consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.
- Performs professional duties related to patient care in order to restore the patient to his/her maximum level of independence and functions according to accepted standards of ethical conduct for the physical therapist.
- Clinical competencies in physical therapy skills and techniques are demonstrated in a manner that promotes quality patient care.
- Participates in established inter-departmental and intra-departmental communication systems and methods to achieve departmental, hospital, and corporate goals.
- Maintains required records/documentations as specified in department policy and procedures manual.
- Participates in maintaining and improving the effectiveness of the services provided by the physical therapy department.
- Assumes responsibility for therapeutic equipment safety, operation, and maintenance.
Requirements:
Education/Skills
- Doctorate of Physical Therapy preferred
- Basic Computer Knowledge
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written.
Experience
- New graduate entry level or any amount of experience in physical therapy is acceptable.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- Maintain current registration license in Texas and provide the hospital with a copy.
- Maintain BCLS certification.
Work Schedule:
8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday
Work Type:
Full Time
