Licensed Physical Therapist - JPS Main (Acute) - Days

JPS Health Network; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

JPS Health Network in Fort Worth, TX seeks a Licensed Physical Therapist to provide and execute a PT plan of care for patients with impairments or functional changes due to injury or disease. This is a full-time, daytime role at John Peter Smith Hospital.

The role requires a Doctorate or Master’s in Physical Therapy and current Texas PT licensure, with 3+ years of PT experience. Responsibilities include assessment, treatment planning, documentation, and patient education.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited school or university.
• Current licensure by Texas Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy Examiners.
• Master's in Physical Therapy from an accredited school or university.
• 3+ years of experience working as a Physical Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive patient assessments and reassessments to identify functional limitations, establish treatment goals, and determine appropriate interventions.
• Develops individualized treatment plans based on physician referrals, clinical findings, patient needs, and evidence-based practice standards.
• Maintains timely and accurate documentation of patient care, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries, and associated charges.
• Educates patients, families, and caregivers regarding diagnosis, treatment plans, home exercise programs, safety precautions, and discharge recommendations.
• Collaborates with physicians, nurses, case managers, and other interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care and optimize patient outcomes.

Education

Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Master's in Physical Therapy

Texas PT Licensure

Job description

Who We Are

JPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported healthcare system in North Texas. Licensed for 582 beds, the network features over 25 locations across Tarrant County, with John Peter Smith Hospital a Level I Trauma Center, Tarrant County's only psychiatric emergency center, and the largest hospital-based family medical residency program in the nation. The health network employs more than 7,200 people.

Who We Are

JPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported healthcare system in North Texas. Licensed for 582 beds, the network features over 25 locations across Tarrant County, with John Peter Smith Hospital a Level I Trauma Center, Tarrant County's only psychiatric emergency center, and the largest hospital-based family medical residency program in the nation. The health network employs more than 7,200 people. Acclaim Multispecialty Group is the medical practice group featuring over 300 providers serving JPS Health Network. Specialties range from primary care to general surgery and trauma. The Acclaim Multispecialty Group formed around a common set of incentives and expectations supporting the operational, financial, and clinical performance outcomes of the network. Our goal is to provide high quality, compassionate clinical care for every patient, every time.

Why JPS?

We're More Than a Hospital. We're 7,200 Of The Most Dedicated People You Could Ever Meet. Our Goal Is To Make Sure The People Of Our Community Get The Care They Need And Deserve. As Community Stewards, We Abide By Three Rules Of The Road

• Own it. Everyone who wears the JPS badge contributes to our journey to excellence.
• Seek joy. Every day, every shift, we celebrate our patients, smile, and emphasize positivity.
• Don't be a jerk. Everyone is treated with courtesy and respect. Smiling, laughter, compassion - key components of our everyday experience at JPS.

When working here, you're surrounded by passion, diversity, and dedication. We look forward to meeting you!

For more information, visit www.jpshealthnet.org .

To view all job vacancies, visit www.jpshealthnet.org , www.jpshealthnet.org/careers , or www.teamacclaim.org .

Job Title

Licensed Physical Therapist - JPS Main (Acute) - Days

Requisition Number

45481

Employment Type

Full Time

Division

CLINICAL/PROF SERVICES - THERAPY

Compensation Type

Hourly

Job Category

Allied Health

Hours Worked

8:00a-5:00p (M-F)

Location:

John Peter Smith Hospital

Shift Worked

Day

Job Description

Job Summary: The Licensed Physical Therapist provides and executes a Physical Therapy plan of care for patients who have impairments, functional limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease, or other causes.

Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities

• Performs comprehensive patient assessments and reassessments to identify functional limitations, establish treatment goals, and determine appropriate interventions.
• Develops individualized treatment plans based on physician referrals, clinical findings, patient needs, and evidence-based practice standards.
• Maintains timely and accurate documentation of patient care, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries, and associated charges.
• Educates patients, families, and caregivers regarding diagnosis, treatment plans, home exercise programs, safety precautions, and discharge recommendations.
• Collaborates with physicians, nurses, case managers, and other interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care and optimize patient outcomes.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, safety, infection prevention, and documentation standards applicable to the practice of physical therapy.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives, performance improvement activities, and departmental projects designed to enhance patient care and operational effectiveness.
• Provides leadership and direction for Physical Therapist Assistants, support staff and Physical Therapy students.
• Participates in professional development and continuing education to ensure compliance with licensure laws and hospital policies.
• Participates in departmental operational planning and goals action item meetings.
• Job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and may be subject to change with or without notice. Staff are expected to perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

OR

• One of the following qualification groupings is required for this position as indicated below.
• Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited school or University.
• Current licensure by Texas Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy Examiners.
• Master's in Physical Therapy from an accredited school or University.
• 3 plus years of experience working as a Physical Therapist.
• Current licensure by Texas Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy Examiners.

Preferred Qualifications

• None.

Location Address:

1500 S. Main Street

Fort Worth, Texas, 76104

United States