Physical Therapist

Prime Healthcare; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance options

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Bereavement leave, FMLA, and other leave options

Employer 401K options

Tuition reimbursement options

Life, disability, and other insurance options

Job summary

Prime Healthcare is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist in Mesquite, Texas. The role involves assessing patients' mobility, creating individualized treatment plans, and assisting post-surgical rehabilitation. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy, hold a valid state license, and maintain a current BCLS certificate. This position offers dayshifts and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor, Masters, Doctorate, or Certificate degree in Physical Therapy required.
• Current state Physical Therapy license is necessary.
• Must have a current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate a patient's mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional limitations.
• Develop individualized therapy plans to improve movement based on patient needs.
• Assist patients in regaining function after surgeries such as joint replacements.
• Use techniques to reduce pain and improve patient comfort.
• Teach patients and caregivers how to perform exercises and use assistive devices.

Skills

Patient assessment

Creating treatment plans

Post-surgical rehabilitation

Pain management

Patient and family education

Education

Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Current state Physical Therapy license

Current BCLS (AHA) certificate

Job description

Overview

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.

Employment Type: Full Time

Shifts Available: Days

Hours: 8hr shifts – 8:00am to 4:00pm

Location: Dallas Regional Medical Center - Mesquite, TX

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

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: 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

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf