To plan, organize and conduct physical therapy programs for inpatients designed to restore function, prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of body parts within departmental guidelinesPOPULATION SERVED:Core competencies will be assessed primarily on the following patient population(s) served: cardiac/cardiovascular, neurology, orthopedic, spine care, pulmonary, CVA/TIA, joint replacement/fracture repair, soft tissue injuries, etc. REQUIRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONSLicensed by the Texas State Board of Physical Therapy ExaminersBCLSREQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCEBS/BA in Physical TherapyPREFERRED EDUCATION, LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIESKnowledge of Physical Therapy principles and practices, general anatomy and physiology, diseases and post-surgical conditions, body movements and functions and medical terminology.