Therapy - PT
Profession: PT
Specialty: Therapy
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Monday - Friday
Hours per Shift: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Experience: Minimum 1 year
License: LPT License in the state of Texas (or compact) required
Certifications: BLS required (AHA only)
Must-Have: Doctorate preferred, Bachelor’s degree required
Description:
The Physical Therapist has the responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, evaluating, and implementing care for the patients assigned to physical therapy.
The Physical Therapist is responsible for adhering to all standards of Physical Therapy Practice as they apply to providing technical therapy care, supplies, equipment, and interventions to a designated patient population.
Gathers pertinent data from chart and other caregivers; 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 the need arises.
Identifies appropriate equipment, discusses with patient and family, and makes recommendations.
