Physical Therapist - Physical Therapy - PRN
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: New Braunfels
Posted on: October 31, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description Description Summary: Provides Physical Therapy
Services to patients referred, including assessment, treatment plan
development and implementation with the follow-up and discharge
planning. Actively assists with clinical aspects of the department,
including program development, department operations and
Performance Improvement activities. Assists with supervising and
coordinating the Physical Therapy and Physical Therapy Assistant
student programs. In addition, supervises Licensed Physical Therapy
Assistants, Rehab Technicians, and Volunteers. Responsibilities:
Performs comprehensive diagnostic evaluations to determine the
status of the physical, cognitive abilities of inpatients and
outpatients, considering diagnosis and age specific needs. Develops
and implements, with patient/family participation, individualized
treatment plans, as indicated, considering diagnosis and age
specific needs, with measurable goals and methods to achieve goals.
Adheres consistently to the P&Ps relating to documentation, to
include Initial Patient Evaluations, Daily and Weekly Progress
notes as required, Discharge Summaries and other notations as
appropriate. Participates in patient care conferences, family
conferences, in-service programs, and departmental and
interdepartmental meetings. Counsels both patient (if appropriate),
family, and other involved individuals regarding patient
evaluation, care, and treatment. Initiates and completes discharge
planning in a timely manner and provides effective education and
training. Assists with coordination and supervision of the Physical
Therapy and Physical Therapy Assistant student programs, as well as
the volunteer program. Actively assists with clinical aspects of
the department including orientation of new associates, scheduling
of patients to assure quality patient coverage and appropriate
staff supervision, as necessary. Demonstrates adherence to the CORE
values of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health System. Understands, supports,
and participates in Performance Improvement activities. Complies
with and develops efficient and creative ways to maintain
departmental productivity standards. Maintains an awareness of
other agencies within the community in order to make appropriate
referrals, when indicated, to network and to increase knowledge of
community resources. Identifies and provides educational
opportunities for self, department, and community. Participates in
research activities as appropriate. Demonstrates competence to
perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that
meets the age-specific and developmental, and population specific
needs of patients served by the department. Appropriately adapts
assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to
accommodate the unique physical, psychological, cultural,
age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served.
Fosters and promotes positive and professional relationships with
members of the medical staff, physicians, and referral sources.
Performs other related duties as directed. Requirements:
Education/Skills Bachelor’s, Master’s, or entry level Doctorate of
Physical Therapy degree from an accredited college or university in
the area of Physical Therapy is required. All modalities/equipment
used by a Physical Therapist as outlined by the Executive Council
of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners. Experience
None required. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications Licensed
as a Physical Therapist by the Texas Executive Council of Physical
and Occupational Therapy Examiners. BLS certification is required.
Must also successfully complete the pre-employment/post job offer
health screening examination and the annual screening, each year
thereafter as an employee. Work Schedule: MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE
Work Type: PRN
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