Physical Therapist - Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

Job Description:

• Organize and conduct medically prescribed physical therapy programs to restore function and prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of a body part
• Help patients reach maximum performance levels through physical exercise, massage, heat, water, etc.
• Utilize various mechanical and electrical equipment, and prosthetic and orthotic devices
• Evaluate, record, and report on patient progress

Healthcare Facility Overview:

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Alice, built in 1999, serves the healthcare needs of people in Alice and the surrounding communities. The hospital is a Level IV Trauma Center, licensed for 186 beds, and offers comprehensive medical and surgical services including pediatrics, obstetrics, skilled nursing, emergency, and intensive care, as well as cardiac and comprehensive services.

At CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Alice, Coastal Bend nurses can feel confident they have a place to work that will support them and help them grow professionally. The hospital has achieved the Pathway to Excellence designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), recognizing hospitals which support and nurture their nurses' development.

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy
• Knowledgeable of the American Physical Therapy Association Code of Ethics and the Guide to Physical Therapy Practice
• Excellent communication skills
• New graduates accepted; experience preferred
• Current license by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy Examiners
• CPR (American Heart Association)

Work Type:

• Full Time