Travel Physical Therapist (Inpatient/Swing Bed)
Jacksonville, Texas
CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Hospital Jacksonville

Physical Therapist (PT) - Travel Position

Location: Jacksonville, Texas
Employment Type: Travel, Per Diem As Needed
Expected Hours: 8-16 hours (not guaranteed), primarily Saturdays and Sundays
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

The Physical Therapist is responsible for assessing, planning, evaluating, and implementing physical therapy care for assigned patients. This role requires adherence to all standards of the Physical Therapy Practice Act and involves providing technical therapy care, supplies, equipment, and interventions to a designated patient population.

Responsibilities

• Gather pertinent data from patient charts and other caregivers; communicate with physicians as necessary
• Independently assess all patient types as assigned
• Recognize additional patient needs during evaluation and exercise good judgment in decision-making regarding additional testing
• Interpret results and formulate relevant, measurable, realistic, and attainable goals
• Reassess patient progress regularly according to department and regulatory policies or as needed
• Identify appropriate equipment, discuss with patient and family, and make recommendations

Patient Care Setting

• Inpatient and swing bed care
• 1-2 days per week

Requirements

• Doctorate in Physical Therapy
• Licensed Physical Therapist (LPT) in Texas
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA only)