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

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

The Outpatient Physical Therapist provides individualized therapy services by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating treatment plans to support patient recovery in an outpatient setting. They ensure compliance with state regulations and collaborate with physicians to deliver safe and effective interventions. The role requires a doctorate degree, licensure, and the ability to adapt treatment based on patient progress and needs.

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 therapy, patient assessment, treatment planning, rehabilitation, licensed physical therapist, therapy interventions, patient progress evaluation, BLS certification, healthcare