Physical Therapist

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

Employment Status

Per Diem

Overview

Department: Physical Therapy
Employment Type: Per Diem/ PRN
Shifts Available: Days / Varied
Hours: 8hr shifts – 8:00am to 4:00pm
Location : Dallas Medical Center - Farmers Branch, TX

We are seeking a Physical Therapist. The Physical Therapist (PT) will help patients regain mobility and function after illness, injury, or surgery through assessments, exercises, and early mobilization. They also assist with pain management, educate patients and families, and support discharge planning to ensure safe transitions after hospitalization.

Responsibilities

• Assessing Patients: Evaluate a patient' s mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional limitations
• Creating Treatment Plans: Develop individualized therapy plans to improve movement and function based on the patient’s condition and goals
• Post-Surgical Rehabilitation: Assist patients in regaining function after surgery (e.g., joint replacements, cardiac procedures)
• Pain Management: Use techniques such as manual therapy, positioning, and guided movement to reduce pain and improve comfort
• Patient & Family Education: Teach patients and caregivers how to perform exercises, use assistive devices (like walkers), and follow safety practices at home

Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:

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

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

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