Physical Therapist (P.T.) PRN Acute Care

Physical Therapist (P.T.) Acute Care

PRN

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better Together

Work location: Texas Health Ft. Worth 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue Ft. Worth TX 76104

Physical Therapy department

• Work hours: PRN: On an as needed basis coverage between Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM with some weekends and holidays. Weekend requirement: 4 weekend days every quarter and 1 holiday per year.

Physical Therapy department highlights:

Supporting the 815-bed Magnet-designated full-service hospital that has served the Ft. Worth and surrounding community since 1930

A rewarding career with family-friendly hours

Level I trauma center and Comprehensive Stroke center

• Advanced Total Hip Program
• Advanced Total Knee Program
• BRAIN tumor program certified with gold seal of approval
• Spine surgery certified
• Primary heart attack center
• Geriatric hip fracture program
• Neurotrauma program certified

Heres What You Need

Bachelors degree completion of a Physical Therapist program required.

Acute care experience preferred but New Grads are welcome!

PT - Physical Therapist Texas - Physical Therapy License Upon Hire Required

BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Required

Good verbal and written communication skills in English.

Problem-solving ability Ability to teach others and Time management skills.

Good interpersonal and customer service skills Basic leadership skills

Staff Certifications:

• Geriatric Clinical Specialists (ABPTS)
• Orthopedic Clinical Specialists (ABPTS)
• Wound Management Clinical Specialist (ABPTS)
• Certified lymphedema therapists
• Certified hand therapists

What You Will Do

Performs age-appropriate patient assessment and establishes plan of care.

Performs treatment procedures/techniques that are within the scope of the professional license.

Educates patient and family through instruction demonstration and/or appropriate handouts in treatment plan safety issues home programs/self-management and assistive equipment.

Initiates therapy discharge planning in collaboration with care team and patient based on prognosis and expected discharge disposition.

Attends and/or leads hospital department and community meetings / educational in-services.

Strong commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Physical Therapist

Benefits include 401k and discounts in the cafeteria.

Delivery of high quality of patient care through education research and innovations in practice.

A supportive team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

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