Physical Therapist

Company: CHI St. Joseph Health
Location: Bryan
Posted on: February 28, 2020

Job Description:

Position Type: PRNScheduled Hours per 2 week Pay Period: 0Primary Location: TX > BRYAN > SJH REHAB HOSPITAL JOB SUMMARY The physical therapist (PT) delivers quality therapy services to patients by performing evaluations and developing individual treatment plans and goals to maximize functional outcomes. The PT is responsible for maintaining standards of professional and ethical practice following the guidelines of the State of Texas Board of Examiners for Physical Therapy. The PT actively participates in discharge planning, implements the treatment program, and reassesses treatment results. Services are delivered within the framework of an interdisciplinary team approach, including significant others, and the patient. These services are delivered in compliance with CHI St. Joseph Health's mission, ethical standards, and policies and procedures.--QUALIFICATIONS Education Required: Bachelor's degree Preferred: Master's degree Major Required: Physical Therapy Experience Preferred:--one to two years of clinical experience Skills Required: Basic computer and data entry skills Preferred: N/A Licensure/Certifications Required: Licensed by the State of Texas- Physical Therapy; CPR certified Preferred: Member of the American Phyiscal Therapy Association (APTA); Member of the Texas Physical Therapy Association (TPTA) --ACCOUNTABILITIES ESSENTIALEvaluates/assesses patients in a systematic and thoroughmanner; establishes appropriate treatment plans--and goals within specifiedtime frames; administers appropriate treatments to patients; knowledge andskill in therapeutic exercises, modalities, rehab equipment, manual techniques,transfers and ADL.score: N/AMaintains timely and accurate medical records; records legibly in patientcharts; completes reports in an organized, thorough and timely manner.score: N/AFosters communication with other therapists, physicians, nurses, volunteers,patients and families and other hospital personnel to establish departmentsupport; attends and provides quality input to team conferences, departmentalmeetings, and other hospital meetings.score: N/AInstruction and supervision in patient care of PT assistants, rehabilitationtechnicians and student affiliates in a respectful, courteous and consistentmanner; assist in performance appraisals of current/new personnel or students.score: N/ACompletes all patient and family education; provides information on outsideresources to meet the patient's specific needs.score: N/AAttends department and hospital inservices; attends one seminar/conferenceannually.score: N/AAssists with teaching/training of new/current personnel.score: N/AOTHERPerforms other duties as assigned tomeet the organization`s needs. Additional Information Requisition ID: 2020-R0277297 Schedule: Part-time Shift: Variable Market: CHI St. Joseph Health

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