Physical Therapist

Prime Healthcare; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare is seeking a Physical Therapist at Dallas Regional Medical Center in Mesquite, TX. This PRN per diem role supports day-shift coverage with 8-hour blocks and direct patient rehab after illness, injury, or surgery.

You will assess mobility, plan individualized treatments, assist with post-surgical rehab, manage pain, and educate patients and families to ensure safe transitions after hospitalization.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assessing patients: evaluate mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional limitations.
• Creating treatment plans: develop individualized therapy plans to improve movement and function.
• Post-surgical rehabilitation: assist patients in regaining function after surgery.
• Pain management: use manual therapy, positioning, and guided movement to reduce pain.
• Patient and family education: teach exercises and safe home practices.

Skills

Patient assessment

Treatment planning

Post-surgical rehab

Pain management

Education patient & family

Education

Bachelor/Masters/ Doctorate/Certificate degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Overview

Department: Physical Therapy

Employment Type:Per Diem/ PRN

Shifts Available:Days/ Varied

Hours:8hr shifts - 8:00am to 4:00pm

Location:Dallas Regional Medical Center - Mesquite, TX

We are seeking aPhysical Therapist. ThePhysical Therapist (PT)willhelp patients regain mobility and function after illness, injury, or surgery through assessments, exercises, and early mobilization. They alsoassistwith pain management, educate patients and families, and support discharge planning to ensure safe transitions after hospitalization.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• 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:Assistpatients 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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