Physical Therapy job in Marshall TX

Physical Therapist

Job Description:

• The Physical Therapist has the responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, evaluating, and implementing care for the patients assigned to physical therapy.
• Responsible for adhering to all standards of the Physical Therapy Practice Act as they apply to providing technical therapy care, supplies, equipment, and interventions to a designated patient population.

Responsibilities:

• Gathers pertinent data from chart and other caregivers; discusses with physician as necessary.
• Independently assesses all patient types as assigned.
• Demonstrates ability to recognize additional needs during evaluation; exercises good judgment in decision making when requesting, scheduling, and/or performing additional testing.
• Interprets results and formulates relevant, measurable, realistic, and attainable goals.
• Reassesses patient progress regularly per department and regulatory policy, or when need arises.
• Identifies appropriate equipment, discusses with patient and family.

Requirements:

• Education/Skills:

  • Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from an accredited college or university is required.

• Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications:

  • LPT License in the state of employment.
  • BLS.

Work Type:

• Full Time