Physical Therapist PRN

JOB SUMMARY

We areseekinga skilled and compassionate Physical Therapist to provide pre-education early post mobility training and individualized rehabilitation for patients within a fast-paced surgical role focuses on safe recoveryoptimizesfunctional outcomes and supports smooth transitions across the continuum of care. The therapist collaborates closely with surgeons anesthesiologists and nursing teams to deliver evidence-based patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

• Promotes Mission Vision and Values of Surgery Partners and abides by service standards.

• Provides skilled physical therapy services staying updated on standard practices for different patient groups.

• Conducts evaluations and treatments according to professional standards (APTA)

Patient Care

• Deliver pre-surgical education including expectations exercises and discharge planning

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans aligned with surgical protocols clinical guidelines and patient goals

• Provide safe and effective postoperative mobility training and use of assistive devices

• Monitor patient response to treatment and adjust interventions accordingly.

• Maintain a calm supportive presence for patients and families throughout recovery.

Patient Safety & Education

• Ensure patient safety bymonitoringvital signs recognizing post-operative complications and syncope prevention.

• Communicate patient progress and any concerns to the surgical team

• Educate patients and caregivers on post-operative precautions mobility techniques and home exercise programs.

• Identifyand mitigate fall risks and support safe home discharges

Documentation & Compliance

• Keeps thoroughtimely and compliant documentation as required by regulations and facility policies. Completes equipment billing accurately and promptly.

• Adhere to ASC policies infection control protocols and evidence-based practice guidelines

• Support quality improvement initiatives and outcome tracking

• Participates in and promotes continuing education opportunities for self and staff seeking new learning opportunities according to licensure requirements.

Qualifications

• Current UT Physical Therapist license in good standing

• CPR certification isrequired.

• Experience in orthopedic and acute rehabilitation is preferred

• Familiarity with joint replacement and sports medicine protocols

• Ability to work efficiently in a high-volume time-sensitive environment

Skills & Competencies

• Strong clinical decision-making and orthopedic assessment skills

• Adaptability to rapidly changing patient needs and surgical schedules

• Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills

• Strong patient education and motivational skills

• Identifyingand distributing supplies and equipment.

Work Environment

• Fast-paced team-oriented Orthopedic Surgery Center setting

• Requires standing lifting andassistingpatients mobility throughout the day.

• Required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full equipment)

• Focus on same-day or short-stay orthopedic surgical cases

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organizationis an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race color creed sex religion marital status age national origin or ancestry physical or mental disability medical condition parental status sexual orientation veteran status genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation benefits training promotions transfers layoffs our organizationiscommitted to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.

Required Experience:

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