Physical Therapist - Outpatient Rehabilitation Center Physical Therapy - PRN

Physical Therapist - Outpatient Rehabilitation Center Physical Therapy - PRN at Christus Health summary:

This role provides physical therapy services in an outpatient rehabilitation setting, including evaluating patients, setting goals, and treatment under physician orders. The therapist maintains records, supervises support staff, ensures equipment safety, and participates in departmental and hospital communications. Requires a physical therapy license, BCLS certification, and strong communication skills, with flexible PRN scheduling.

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 and improving the effectiveness of the services provided by the physical therapy department.
• Assumes responsibility for therapeutic equipment safety, operation, and maintenance.

Requirements:

Education/Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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.

License, 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

Keywords:

physical therapist, outpatient rehabilitation, patient evaluation, treatment planning, therapy services, BCLS certification, physical therapy license, patient care, therapeutic equipment, clinical skills