Physical Therapist; P.T.) PRN Acute Care Job Town of Texas Wisconsin USA,Healthcare

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

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

Here’s What You Need

Bachelor’s 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:

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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