Physical Therapist - Physical Therapy - PRN
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Corpus Christi
Posted on: November 1, 2025
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Job Description:
Description Summary: Organizes and conducts medically prescribed
physical therapy programs to restore function, prevent disability
following disease, injury or loss of a body part, and helps
patients reach maximum performance levels. Plans therapy involving
physical exercise, massage, heat, water, etc. Utilizes various
mechanical and electrical equipment, and prosthetic and orthotic
devices. Evaluates, records and reports on patient progress.
CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline overlooking
Corpus Christi Bay is the largest and foremost acute care medical
facility in the region, with a full range of diagnostic and
surgical specialty services in cardiac, cancer, and stroke care. It
is the leading emergency facility in the area with a Level II
Trauma Center in the Coastal Bend, staffed with physicians and
nurses specially trained in emergency services. The Pavilion and
North Tower house a state-of-the-art emergency department, ICU,
Cardiac Cath Lab and surgical suites A teaching facility in
affiliation with the Texas A&M University System Health and
Science Center College of Medicine Accredited Chest Pain Center
Accredited Joint Commission Stroke Team Responsibilities:
Responsible for interpreting and carrying out the prescription of
the physician per practice act guidelines. Responsible for overall
direction, utilization, supervision, and instruction of physical
therapy assistants; support staff; volunteers and students utilized
in the department Assists, by providing input, with performance
evaluations of assistants and support staff Responsible for
protection of confidential data and the safety and welfare of
patients and other associates. Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements: Education Graduate of an accredited school of
Physical Therapy Knowledgeable of the American Physical Therapy
Association Code of Ethics and the Guide to Physical Therapy
Practice. Excellent communication skills Experience New graduates
accepted; experience preferred Licenses, Registrations, or
Certifications Current license by the Texas Board of Physical
Therapy & Occupational Therapy Examiners CPR (American Heart
Association) Work Schedule: PRN Work Type: Per Diem As Needed
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