Physical Therapist - (US-TX-Big Spring - 79721)

Minimum Education: None
Jobcode: 56366295
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Physical Therapist

Job Summary:

The Physical Therapist is responsible for the provision of direct patient care, including evaluation, treatment planning, implementation, reassessment, and ordering equipment. It may also include these indirect patient care activities: documentation, rounds, scheduling, family training, and interdisciplinary teamwork.

Education/Work Experience Requirements:

Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy Program and completion of Clinical Fieldwork.
One (1) year experience as a Physical Therapist.
Entry level physical therapy knowledge and experience in rehabilitation, orthopedic, medical/surgical settings.
Licensure/Certification:

Current Texas State license for Physical Therapy or a Texas State Interim Permit (valid for a maximum of one year unless an extension is approved by the Department Director).
Texas State PT Association and American PT Association membership preferred.
Current CPR Certification
Job Knowledge/Skills:

Position requires therapist to perform direct patient care in a clinical setting.
Technical duties necessitate that the therapist functions at an independent level of performance, demonstrating sound judgment and decision making.
Excellent time and resource management skills are required of the therapist in managing multiple demands.
Ability to maintain strenuous daily pace with overlapping schedule subject to multiple demands and interruptions.


Welcome to West Texas! If you are not familiar with this part of Texas, it is often considered the land with an endless view in every direction. We love living in the wide open space, with beautiful sunsets and genuinely friendly people. Our hospital, Scenic Mountain Medical Center (SMMC) is located in Big Spring is just 38 miles from Midland. SMMC is a 153-bed, full-service facility, and accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). To meet the growing needs of the area, SMMC has acquired new medical diagnostic equipment including a 16-slice Computerized Tomography scanner, a Centralized Fetal Monitoring System, and a Centralized Wireless Telemetry Monitoring System. In 2005, the emergency department received its Level IV Trauma designation. We are also certified by the American Heart Association as a `Get with the Guidelines` hospital. We re proud of our staff and the genuine care we give to our patients. Come be a part of our team!

Look forward to speaking to you.

Arlene Harris
Healthcare Recruiter
Scenic Mountain Medical Center
(432) 268-4581
arlene_harris@chs.net

Experience: (PHYSICAL THERAPIST over 1.0 year(s) )

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