Physical Therapist - PhysMed
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Lindale
Posted on: January 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Summary: A professional who assesses, plans,
implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates patient care
activities. He/she has clinical and/or functional knowledge of the
position for which they are accountable either directly or
indirectly through delegation of tasks. Incumbent is accountable to
the Administrative Team. Collaborates with other Clinical
Associates to meet individual needs using communication and
available resources to promote quality, cost effective care.
Responsibilities: Documents initial evaluations, progress notes,
treatments administered, and discharge summaries according to
established departmental policies, procedures, and goals in all
practice settings as appropriate. Responsible for patient
evaluation delivering treatment to referred patients by clinical
protocols resulting in patient satisfaction. Notifies physician of
evaluation and patient progress as appropriate. Identifies barriers
to patient and physician satisfaction and assists with improving
entire process. Responsible for coordinating and implementing
optimal patient care within assigned caseload in an efficient,
cost-effective manner. Associate delegates treatments and tasks
appropriately and makes suggestions for improvement in skill mix
and patient care delivery including demonstrating cross training
and flexibility with scheduling. Responsible for charge entry
including accurate documentation of treatment and equipment given
utilizing appropriate unit/minute guidelines. Enters charges timely
on PTR or in computer and turns charges in on a daily basis.
Responsible for communicating effectively with all members of the
health care team including patient, family, and physicians and
identifies barriers to effective communication and teamwork.
Develops, educates, and instructs patient on safe and appropriate
exercises during treatment sessions. Provides written home exercise
program instruction and ensures patient understanding. Responsible
for promoting educational growth by attending appropriate
educational in-services and meetings. Contributes to the education
of co-workers, students, and/or community by developing or
presenting educational materials. Responsible for preparing patient
and family for discharge. Makes appropriate plans and
recommendations involving continuum of care. Ensures resources are
in place prior to patient discharge. Attends patient case
conferences and/or completes appropriate paperwork in a timely
manner. Associate performs clinical skills accurately and
professionally in assigned area. Associate is recognized for a
specialized level of therapy services and assists with program
development and marketing to physicians Associate cleans completely
after each patient or delegates task and ensures completion.
Associate identifies environment of care concerns and seeks
resolution. Associate assists with overall cleanliness of
department Requirements: Doctorate Prof Current Texas PT License
BLS required. Work Type: Full Time EEO is the law - click below for
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