Physical Therapist
Canton, Texas
CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Canton HealthPark

Physical Therapist (PT) - Travel Position

Location: Canton, Texas
Employment Type: Travel
Shift: Days, 8 AM - 5 PM (Close early Fridays; extra hour can be made up Monday-Thursday)
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.

Patient Population

• Mainly orthopedic patients
• Some neurological patients
• Patient ratio: 1:1 (one patient every 45 minutes)

Responsibilities

• Gather pertinent data from charts and other caregivers; communicate with physicians as necessary
• Independently assess all assigned patient types
• 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 and discuss with patient and family

Requirements

• Doctorate in Physical Therapy
• Physical Therapist License in Texas
• BLS (AHA only) certification
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Physical Therapy specialty

Additional Information

• This is a backfill replacement position
• Schedule allows early Friday release with make-up hours during the week

Note: There is no indication that prior travel experience is required for this position.