Physical Therapist - Outpatient (Health Park Plaza)

Physical Therapist - Outpatient (Health Park Plaza) at Christus Health summary:

The Physical Therapist is responsible for assessing, planning, and implementing outpatient physical therapy care to assigned patients while adhering to legal and professional standards. They independently evaluate patient conditions, coordinate with physicians, and adjust therapeutic goals and interventions based on patient progress. This role requires a Doctorate in Physical Therapy, a valid state license, and BLS certification, working full-time during standard business hours.

Summary:

The Physical Therapist has the responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, evaluating and implementing care for the patients assigned physical therapy. The Physical Therapist is responsible for adhering to all standards of 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 care givers; 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:

• Doctorate Prof
• LPT License in state of employment
• BLS

Work Schedule:

8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday

Work Type:

Full Time

Keywords:

Physical Therapy, Patient Care, Outpatient Therapy, Rehabilitation, Physical Therapist License, BLS Certification, Therapeutic Interventions, Patient Assessment, Healthcare Services, Physical Therapy Equipment