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Valley Baptist Health System

Physical Therapist

Valley Baptist Health System, Harlingen, Texas, United States, 78552

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Overview

Physical Therapist Inpatient Rehab Full Time Days – Valley Baptist Health System 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. Responsibilities

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. Qualifications

Education

— Required: Bachelor\'s or Master\'s Degree in Physical Therapy; Preferred: Doctorate Physical Therapy Experience

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

— Required: State Licensure. AHA BLS - At hire or obtain within 5 working days before assuming patient care (2 yr renewal) Employment details

Employment type: Full-time Senioritiy level: Executive Job function: Health Care Provider Industries: Hospitals and Health Care and Medical Practices Other information

Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Valley Baptist Health System by 2x. Get notified about new Physical Therapist jobs in Harlingen, TX. Note: The original document contained multiple unrelated job listings and boilerplate lines that have been removed to maintain relevance and clarity for this specific role.

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