Per Diem Physical Therapist - Rehab & Mobility

Dallas Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Part time

Job summary

Dallas Medical Center in Farmers Branch, TX seeks a Physical Therapist to assist patients in regaining mobility after illness or surgery. The PT will conduct assessments, design therapy plans, and support discharge planning during per diem shifts.

The role involves post-surgical rehab, pain management, and patient and family education, with days and varied shifts from 8-hour blocks. Current TX PT license and BCLS are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/ Masters/ Doctorate/Certificate degree in Physical Therapy.
• Current state Physical Therapy license.
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.

Responsibilities

• Assess mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional limitations.
• Create individualized therapy plans to improve movement and function.
• Post-surgical rehabilitation: regain function after surgery.
• Pain management using manual therapy and positioning.
• Educate patients and families on exercises and home safety.

Skills

Assessment

Treatment planning

Post-surgical rehab

Pain management

Patient education

Education

Bachelor/Master/Doctorate/Certificate in Physical Therapy

Tools

Walkers

Manual therapy tools

Job description

Dallas Medical Center in Farmers Branch, TX seeks a Physical Therapist to assist patients in regaining mobility after illness or surgery. The PT will conduct assessments, design therapy plans, and support discharge planning during per diem shifts.

The role involves post-surgical rehab, pain management, and patient and family education, with days and varied shifts from 8-hour blocks. Current TX PT license and BCLS are required.