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\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 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.