Description
Summary :
Organizes and conducts medically prescribed physicaltherapy programs to restore function, prevent disability followingdisease, injury or loss of a body part, and helps patients reachmaximum performance levels.
Plans therapy involving physicalexercise, massage, heat, water, etc. Utilizes various mechanicaland electrical equipment, and prosthetic and orthotic devices.
Evaluates, records and reports on patient progress.
CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Kleberg is a premier medicalfacility found in a town known for its ranching history and rich inTexas culture in Kingsville, Texas.
Licensed for 100 beds, thehospital is a Level IV Trauma Center general acute care facilityoffering complete Medical and Surgical Services includingPediatrics, Obstetrics and Skilled Nursing, as well as, Emergency,Intensive Care, Cardiac and Comprehensive Diagnostic Servicesserving the resident of Kleberg, Brooks, Kennedy and southernNueces counties.
CHRISTUS Spohn Kleberg Plazahouses the hospital’s birthing services with modern,state-of-the-art labor / delivery / recovery / postpartum rooms (LDRPs,)a nursery, the Cissy Horlock Taub Women’s Center (a diagnostic andeducation / resource center) and physician office suites.
Outpatientrehabilitation services including occupational, and speech therapy,wound care, physical and aquatic therapy are offered at twoconvenient locations in Kingsville.
At CHRISTUSSpohn Hospital Kleberg, we respect what each individual brings toour faith-based mission of healing, and to our commitment toprovide the very finest health care.
Your background, your skillsand your personality are welcome here. We have a supportiveenvironment where quality of work and quality of life are inbalance.
Requirements :
- Graduate of an accredited school of PhysicalTherapy
- Knowledgeable of the American PhysicalTherapy Association Code of Ethics and the Guide to PhysicalTherapy Practice.
- Excellent communicationskills
- New graduates accepted; experiencepreferred
- Current license by the Texas Board ofPhysical Therapy & Occupational Therapy Examiners
- CPR (American HeartAssociation)
WorkType :
Per Diem as Needed -PRN