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Physical Therapist - Jacksonville

CHRISTUS Health, Palestine, TX, United States


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

Doctorate Prof preferred

Bachelor's degree required

LPT License in state of employment required

BLS required

Work Schedule
8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday

Work Type
Per Diem As Needed

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