Physical Therapist
Valley Baptist Medical Center - Harlingen
Harlingen, TX
5x8 hrs

This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus.

Summary
Evaluates, plans, and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of physical therapy. Functions as an interdisciplinary team member providing patient assessment/re-assessment, direct patient care, and individualized care planning/implementation.

• Responds to physician orders for physical therapy. 
• Administers and interprets tests and measurements of patients. Reviews patient charts and progress prior to treatment and modifies treatment plan accordingly. 
• Develops functional goals based on patient and/or family expectations. 
• Develops, improves, and restores functional mobility, seeking to return patient to highest level of independence. Seeks clarification of physician orders as needed.

Education:

Required: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Physical TherapyPreferred: Doctorate Physical Therapy

Experience:

Preferred: 2 years as a practicing PT in a healthcare setting

Certifications:

Required: State Licensure. AHA BLS.

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