Provides physical therapy services under the supervision of a physical therapist according to established goals and treatment plans.
Responsibilities:
Maintains consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.
Performs patient care related duties in order to restore the patient to their maximum level of independence and function according to accepted standards of ethical conduct for PT assistants.
Clinical competencies in the physical therapy assisting skills and techniques are demonstrated in a manner that promotes quality patient care.
Contributes to the fulfillment of departmental and organizational goals.
Participates in established interdepartmental and intradepartmental communication systems and methods to achieve departmental, hospital and corporate goals.
Maintains required records as specified in departmental policy and procedures manual.
Participates in maintaining/improving the effectiveness of the services provided by the physical therapy department.
Assigns duties as appropriate to Physical Therapy Technicians.
Requirements:
Education/Skills
Basic Computer Knowledge
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written.
Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assisting from an accredited Physical Therapy School.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
Maintain current registration license in Texas and provide the hospital with a copy.
BCLS certification.
Work Type:
Per Diem As Needed
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CHRISTUS HEALTH is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of almost more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures. CHRISTUS operates in 6 U.S. states, Colombia, Chile and 6 states in Mexico. To support our health care ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on medical staffs who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States.