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St Luke's Brazosport
Physical Therapist
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What they do
A Physical Therapist helps patients with physically disabling conditions or injuries to improve their ability to move and manage their pain. Uses techniques including targeted exercises and massage therapy. Works in conjunction with other healthcare providers to provide rehabilitation to patients after an injury or illness. May specialize in treating certain types of injuries or patients.
$87,376 / year median in Texas
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Physical Therapist, you will help patients rebuild or maintain their physical wellbeing so they can function at their best level, reduce pain, and improve their quality of life. Develop and update appropriate plan of care in collaboration with the patient/family and related to the persons age and lifestyle with measurable long and short term goals and a defined D/C plan Understand the role of physical therapy in the context of the patients age, total needs perspective and environment Perform age appropriate competency skills in area of practice and with respect to individual patient problems Follow intervention protocols and alter plan of care appropriately Consistently meet patient care productivity standard as established for job classification Work cooperatively with supervisors and peers to contribute to the overall productivity of the team Utilize support personnel as appropriate and available Actively support and participate in patient coverage efforts across all divisions within the department as necessary Job Requirements Degree in Physical Therapy, graduates eligible for licensure will be considered