PT, Physical Therapist - Marshall Outpatient Physical Therapy

PT, Physical Therapist - Marshall Outpatient Physical Therapy - Full Time at Christus Health summary:

The Physical Therapist assesses, plans, evaluates, and implements physical therapy care for patients, ensuring compliance with professional standards. Responsibilities include patient evaluation, goal setting, progress reassessment, and coordination with physicians and families. The role requires a degree in Physical Therapy, licensure, and certification in basic life support, working full time in an outpatient setting.

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:

Education/Skills

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from an accredited college or university is required.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• LPT License in state of employment
• BLS

Work Type:

Full Time

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Keywords:

physical therapist, patient assessment, physical therapy care, rehabilitation, BLS certification, outpatient therapy, treatment planning, healthcare professional, therapy equipment, patient progress evaluation