Job Information
Catholic Health Initiatives Physical Therapist Inpatient Rehab in Livingston, Texas
Overview
CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.
Responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
The physical therapist (PT) delivers quality therapy services to patients by performing evaluations and developing individual treatment plans and goals to maximize functional outcomes. The PT is responsible for maintaining standards of professional and ethical practice following the guidelines of the State of Texas Board of Examiners for Physical Therapy. The PT actively participates in discharge planning, implements the treatment program, and reassesses treatment results. Services are delivered within the framework of an interdisciplinary team approach, including significant others, and the patient. These services are delivered in compliance with CHI St. Joseph Health's mission, ethical standards, and policies and procedures.
Qualifications
Minimum QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Licensure
Required: Bachelor's degree… Preferred: Master's degree
Required: Physical Therapy major
Required: Licensed by the State of Texas- Physical Therapy; CPR certified
Preferred: Member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA); Member of the Texas Physical Therapy Association (TPTA)
Experience
Preferred: one to two years of clinical experience
Skills
Required: Basic computer and data entry skills
Pay Range
$36.87 - $53.46 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.