Physical Therapy Specialist

Join Our Team – Physical Therapist Opportunities!

CHRISTUS Health is seeking passionate and dedicated Physical Therapists to join our Northeast Texas ministries! Exciting opportunities are available in Tyler, Texarkana, Marshall, Longview, Jacksonville, Canton, and Palestine.

New graduates are encouraged to apply! Sign-on bonuses and relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates, based on eligibility criteria.

Take the next step in your career with CHRISTUS Health, where compassionate care and professional growth go hand in hand!

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 and makes

Requirements:

A. Education/Skills

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Doctorate preferred

B. Experience

• 1-3 years of experience 

C. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• LPT License in state of employment required
• BLS required

Work Schedule:

MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed