Physical Therapist - Physical Therapy - PRN

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