Physical Therapist

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Decatur (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) plan with match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Medical City Decatur, part of HCA Healthcare, seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients, coordinating with physicians and families to build effective plans of care and discharge strategies.

You will deliver evidence-based interventions, monitor progress, educate patients, and collaborate across disciplines while mentoring assistants and upholding the values of excellence, compassion, and integrity.

Qualifications

• LPT licensed and eligible to practice in Texas.
• BLS certification within 30 days of start date.
• Experience in post-acute and acute care settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient abilities and develop individualized treatment plans with physicians and care team.
• Deliver evidence-based therapy to restore movement and reduce pain.
• Monitor progress and document outcomes accurately and timely.
• Educate patients and families on exercise programs and safety practices.
• Collaborate across disciplines to ensure cohesive, patient-centered care.
• Mentor therapy assistants or students and model professional values.

Skills

Licensed Physical Therapist

BLS certified

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Physical Therapist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Medical City Decatur which is part of the nations leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Proficient in physical therapy treatment. Evaluates and provides therapy to individuals with impairments in ambulation, stair climbing, transfers, bed mobility, balance, joint range of motion, strength, coordination, and endurance level. Understand and can adjust treatment plans according to the motor development stages. Possess the ability to coordinate physician, therapist, patient, and family goals into an appropriate plan of care. Able to educate patient and family about disease process precautions, limitations, or sensations related to the patient’s condition either verbally, written or both. Demonstrates the ability to efficiently treat patients and document appropriately and effectively. Ensures provision of quality patient care for patient population served including evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning.

Your role will include:

• Evaluating patient abilities and developing personalized treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and the care team
• Delivering evidence-based interventions that restore movement, reduce pain, and enhance quality of life
• Monitoring progress, refining therapy plans, and ensuring accurate, timely documentation of outcomes
• Educating patients and families on exercise programs, adaptive techniques, and safe practices that promote independence
• Collaborating across disciplines to ensure cohesive, patient-centered care and smooth transitions throughout recovery
• Leading by example—mentoring therapy assistants or students while upholding HCA Healthcare’s values of excellence, compassion, and integrity

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• (LPT) Licensed Physical Therapist
• Bachelors Degree, or Doctorate Degree, or Masters Degree
• Experience in post-acute and acute care

Benefits

Medical City Decatur, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Committed to the care and improvement of human life, Medical City Healthcare aims to deliver excellence - providing the highest quality, cost-effective healthcare in the communities it serves. With the resources and experience of HCA Healthcare, including 186 hospitals in the United States and England, Medical City Healthcare is one of the North Texas regions largest and most comprehensive healthcare providers and includes 16 hospitals, about 5000 working physicians, and more than 17,000 employees in Dallas-Fort Worth.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do" - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Physical Therapist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.