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.
CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline overlooking Corpus Christi Bay is the largest and foremost acute care medical facility in the region, with a full range of diagnostic and surgical specialty services in cardiac, cancer, and stroke care. It is the leading emergency facility in the area with a Level II Trauma Center in the Coastal Bend, staffed with physicians and nurses specially trained in emergency services.
The Pavilion and North Tower house a state-of-the-art emergency department, ICU, Cardiac Cath Lab and surgical suites
A teaching facility in affiliation with the Texas A&M University System Health and Science Center College of Medicine
Accredited Chest Pain Center
Accredited Joint Commission Stroke Team
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:
Varies
Work Type:
Per Diem As Needed
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.
CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline overlooking Corpus Christi Bay is the largest and foremost acute care medical facility in the region, with a full range of diagnostic and surgical specialty services in cardiac, cancer, and stroke care. It is the leading emergency facility in the area with a Level II Trauma Center in the Coastal Bend, staffed with physicians and nurses specially trained in emergency services.
The Pavilion and North Tower house a state-of-the-art emergency department, ICU, Cardiac Cath Lab and surgical suites
A teaching facility in affiliation with the Texas A&M University System Health and Science Center College of Medicine
Accredited Chest Pain Center
Accredited Joint Commission Stroke Team
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:
Varies
Work Type:
Per Diem As Needed
What You'll Do
The Pavilion and North Tower house a state-of-the-art emergency department, ICU, Cardiac Cath Lab and surgical suites
A teaching facility in affiliation with the Texas A&M University System Health and Science Center College of Medicine
Accredited Chest Pain Center
Accredited Joint Commission Stroke Team
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
