Physical Therapist (Travel)

Job Description

Job 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.

Duties and 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.

Requirements:

• Doctorate Prof.
• PT License in state of TX.
• BLS (AHA only).