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Physical Therapist - Physical Therapy

Opportunity Criteria

Employment TypeFull Time
Salary Range $0.00 to $0.00
Description

Summary:

Organizes and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy programs to restore function, prevent disability following disease, injury or loss of a body part, and helps patients reach maximum performance levels. Plans therapy involving physical exercise, massage, heat, water, etc. Utilizes various mechanical and electrical equipment, and prosthetic and orthotic devices. Evaluates, records and reports on patient progress.

Located just minutes from the shores of Padre Island, CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi-South provides surgical and medical services for our patients in south Corpus Christi. Perfectly positioned to serve the rapidly-growing south side of Corpus Christi, CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - South is licensed for 158 beds. South offers a full range of medical and surgical services including pediatrics, obstetrics, skilled nursing, emergency, intensive care as well as advanced diagnostic and imaging. The hospital is also home to a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit which enables recovering mothers to remain close to their premature or special needs babies.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for interpreting and carrying out the prescription of the physician per practice act guidelines.
Responsible for overall direction, utilization, supervision, and instruction of physical therapy assistants; support staff; volunteers and students utilized in the department
Assists, by providing input, with performance evaluations of assistants and support staff
Responsible for protection of confidential data and the safety and welfare of patients and other associates.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Education/Skills

Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy
Knowledgeable of the American Physical Therapy Association Code of Ethics and the Guide to Physical Therapy Practice.
Excellent communication skills

Experience

New graduates accepted; experience preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

Current license by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy Examiners
CPR (American Heart Association)

Work Type:

Full Time

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