PT, Physical Therapist - Texarkana - PRN

Physical Therapist

Join our team as a Physical Therapist, providing essential physical therapy services. You will evaluate patients, set goals, plan programs, and treat patients according to the physician's orders while maintaining required records and notes. You will also assist in directing technicians and support personnel, assume responsibility for physical therapy charges, and participate in educational programs, all while following CHRISTUS St. Michael and departmental policies and procedures.

Job Description

• Maintains consistency with administrative and departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.
• Performs professional duties related to patient care to restore the patient to his/her maximum level of independence and functions according to accepted standards of ethical conduct for the physical therapist.
• Demonstrates clinical competencies in physical therapy skills and techniques 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/documentation as specified in the department policy and procedures manual.
• Participates in maintaining/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 in writing.
• 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 Type

Per Diem As Needed