Physical Therapist - Outpatient (Health Park - Herrington-Ornelas)

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

The Outpatient Physical Therapist assesses, plans, and delivers individualized therapy services to patients in an outpatient setting, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. They independently evaluate all patient types, develop measurable treatment goals, and regularly reassess patient progress to optimize recovery. This role involves collaboration with physicians and caregivers while focusing on safe, effective interventions to improve patients' quality of life.

Summary:

The Outpatient Physical Therapist is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individualized therapy services for patients in an outpatient setting. This role ensures compliance with the Physical Therapy Practice Act while delivering safe, effective, and goal-driven interventions to support patient recovery and improved quality of life.

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:

MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Work Type:

Full Time

Keywords:

physical therapy, outpatient care, patient assessment, treatment planning, rehabilitation, therapeutic interventions, patient progress evaluation, healthcare compliance, physical therapist license, quality of life improvement