Physical Therapist - Physical Therapy

Description

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Beeville is designated by the Texas Department of Health as a Level IV Trauma Center, providing 24 hour emergency and intensive care services for critically ill or injured patients, and stabilizing some 16,500 patients in the ER each year. CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Beeville offers Emergency Services, Intensive Care, Medical Surgical Services, Obstetrics, Surgical Services, Critical Care, and Rehabilitation Services. The hospital has three operating rooms; eight same-day surgery rooms; two endoscopy rooms; an expanded recovery area; new cardiopulmonary service area and an expanded outpatient services wing. Women’s Services includes nine birthing suites and a full service nursery, with access to a level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

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.

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


- 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 Schedule:



8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday

Work Type:

Full Time







Skills:

CPR Certification, Communication Skills, Critical Care, Disease Prevention and Control, Electrical Components, Emergency Care, Emergency Services, Health Department, Hospital, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Intensive Care, Massage Therapy, Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit (MSICU), Obstetrics and Gynecology, Occupational Therapy, Orthotics, Patient Assessment, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Reviews, Physical Therapy, Prescription Drugs, Progress Reports, Prosthetics, Surgical Procedures



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CHRISTUS Health



In 1999, two historic Catholic charities became one, forming CHRISTUS Health and creating a unique purpose in the modern health care market - to take better care of people.


To extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ, the mission that the Sisters of Charity Health Care system and Incarnate Word Health system shared for more than a century, is now also the mission of CHRISTUS Health.


Ranked among the top 10 Catholic health systems in the United States by size, the CHRISTUS Health system includes more than 40 hospitals and facilities in seven U.S. states, Chile and six states in Mexico, with assets of more than $4.6 billion.


Whether seeking care in Alexandria Louisiana, or Coahuila, Mexico, patients discover that the healing spirit is alive at CHRISTUS Health.






Company Size:

10,000 employees or more



Industry:

Healthcare Services



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1999



Website:

http://www.christushealth.org/