An essential member of the TCMH team is the active and growing physical therapy department. Working in an era where the importance and focus of medical services is geared heavily to the outpatient arena, Texas County Memorial Hospital's physical therapy department takes a leading role. Ambulatory outpatient care, industrial medicine, rehabilitative services, sports medicine and a large clientele of home health patients keeps the daily outpatient roster at full scale. All patients treated by a physical therapist must be referred by a physician.
Physical therapists are responsible for performing initial evaluations and plan of care.
They are trained to identify abnormal patterns of movement and restore normal function with proper exercise and treatment. The philosophy of returning patients to their highest level of function and helping them enjoy the highest quality of life is always an ever present goal of the physical therapy department. The PT department also works in cooperation with the area's long term service providers. All patients treated by a physical therapist must be referred by a physician. Physical therapists are responsible for performing initial evaluations and plan of care.