Physical Therapist - Harlingen, United States - Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX

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    Job Description

    Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX is seeking a Physical Therapist for a job in Harlingen, Texas.

    Job Description & Requirements
    • Specialty: Physical Therapist
    • Discipline: Therapy
    • Duration: Ongoing
    • 40 hours per week
    • Shift: 8 hours
    • Employment Type: Staff

    Offering up to $20K 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: Min of Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

    Preferred: Master's Degree in Physical Therapy or Doctorate Physical Therapy

    Experience

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

    Certifications

    Required: State Licensure

    BLS

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    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.

    Baptist Health System - San Antonio Job ID # Posted job title: Physical Therapist Full Time Days

    Benefits
    • Health Care FSA
    • Dependent Care FSA
    • Life insurance