Licensed Physical Therapist- JPS Main- Days

JPS Health Network; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

JPS Health Network seeks a Licensed Physical Therapist for the Main campus in Fort Worth for day shifts. You will implement and adjust a plan of care for patients with impairment or disability due to injury or disease, ensuring high-quality care.

Responsibilities include assessments, planning, documentation, patient education, and collaboration with the care team. This full-time role reports to the Clinical/Prof Services - Therapy division and requires Texas licensure and relevant PT credentials.

Qualifications

• Doctorate or Master's degree in Physical Therapy required.
• Current Texas licensure required for Physical and Occupational Therapy Examiners.
• Experience may be required depending on the degree path (see above qualifications).

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive patient assessments and reassessments to identify functional limitations and goals.
• Develops individualized treatment plans based on physician referrals and patient needs.
• Maintains accurate documentation of care, plans, progress notes, and charges.
• Educates patients and families on diagnoses, treatment plans, home exercise programs, safety and discharge.
• Collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other team members to coordinate care.

Education

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

Job description

Licensed Physical Therapist- JPS Main- Days

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:

1. Own it. Everyone who wears the JPS badge contributes to our journey to excellence.
2. Seek joy. Every day, every shift, we celebrate our patients, smile, and emphasize positivity.
3. 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!

Licensed Physical Therapist- JPS Main- Days

Requisition Number: 45589

Employment Type: Full Time

Division: CLINICAL/PROF SERVICES - THERAPY

Compensation Type: Hourly

Job Category: Allied Health

Hours Worked: Mon-Fri 8-5

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:

• 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.
  • OR
  • 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

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