Job Description

Description

Summary:

Under the supervision of the Director of Physical Therapy, the Physical Therapist has the responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, evaluating and implementing care for the patients assigned physical therapy. 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. Physical Therapist is responsible for observing, assisting and providing instructions to PTAs that ar careing for PT\xe2\x80\x99s patients.

Per the Departments Scope of Practice, this position requires providing services to Therapy Patients, ages between pediatric to geriatrics in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individuals served. This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital. It is expected that the associate demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The associate shall support the CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini\xe2\x80\x99s strategic plan and the goals and direction of their Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)

Requirements:

A. Education/Skills:

\xc2\xb7 Minimum of bachelor of science degree from an accredited physical therapy school required

\xc2\xb7 English required; bilingual preferred

\xc2\xb7 Excellent written and verbal communication skills required

B. Experience

\xc2\xb7 Rehabilitative experience preferred

\xc2\xb7 Certifications in NDT, Metronome, Big and Loud are preferred

C. Licenses, Registrations or Certifications:

\xc2\xb7 Current Louisiana PT License.

\xc2\xb7 Current BLS Card

Work Type:

Full Time

Christus Health