Physical Therapy Specialist

Summary:

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 Schedule:

PRN

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed