Acute Care Physical Therapist – Self-Scheduled PRN Roles

Texas Health Resources; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discount Programs

Job summary

Texas Health Frisco in Frisco, TX is seeking a Physical Therapist for the Acute Care Inpatient unit. You will perform age-appropriate treatments, apply therapy techniques, and collaborate with physicians and the care team to support patient recovery.

Requirements include a Physical Therapy degree, Texas PT licensure on hire, BCLS, and strong communication. New grads are welcome; self-scheduling supports work-life balance; PRN daytime shifts with weekend coverage offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree: Completion of a Physical Therapy program required
• Texas Physical Therapy Licensure required upon hire
• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care required and must be maintained quarterly
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English; Problem solving ability; Ability to teach others; Time management skills; Good interpersonal and customer service skills, Basic leadership skills

Responsibilities

• Performs age-appropriate patient treatment.
• Uses therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to patient age and desire for treatment.
• Performs treatment procedures that are within the scope of the professional license.
• Performs/delegates technical procedures appropriately and safely.
• Utilizes a variety of treatment techniques to achieve goals, if necessary.
• Determines patient response to treatment and evaluates progress (reassessment).
• Educates patient and family through instruction, demonstration, and/or appropriate handouts in treatment plan, safety issues, home programs/self-management and assistive equipment.
• Maintains patient safety throughout treatment.
• Communicates with physicians and other healthcare personnel as appropriate regarding patient care issues.
• Demonstrates competence in the performance of age-appropriate patient treatment and individualizes care based on age specific needs.
• Motivates non-compliant or unmotivated patients to participate in therapy.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Leadership basics

Problem solving

Patient education

Education

Physical Therapy degree

Job description

Texas Health Frisco in Frisco, TX is seeking a Physical Therapist for the Acute Care Inpatient unit. You will perform age-appropriate treatments, apply therapy techniques, and collaborate with physicians and the care team to support patient recovery.

Requirements include a Physical Therapy degree, Texas PT licensure on hire, BCLS, and strong communication. New grads are welcome; self-scheduling supports work-life balance; PRN daytime shifts with weekend coverage offered.