Physical Therapist - Acute Care

Dallas Center United Methodist; Midlothian (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is seeking a Physical Therapist I to provide professional and technical physical therapy to assigned patients. You’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to evaluate, plan, implement, and re-assess care in accordance with Practice of Physical Therapy Act/Rules.

This role emphasizes clear communication, relationship-building, accountability, and continuous improvement of the patient experience, with opportunities for professional growth in a

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Current Basic Life Support certification.
• Valid Texas license or temporary license.
• 1 year licensed PT experience.

Responsibilities

• Communicate clearly and openly with patients and team.
• Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment.
• Be accountable for your performance.
• Always look for ways to improve the patient experience.
• Take initiative for your professional growth.
• Be engaged and eager to build a winning team.

Skills

Communicating clearly

Relationship building

Accountability

Patient experience focus

Education

Baccalaureate or post-baccalaureate in Physical Therapy

Job description

Days Of Week

M-F, occasional weekends and occasional 9am-5:30pm schedule

Hours Of Work

8am-4:30pm

Days Of Week

M-F, occasional weekends and occasional 9am-5:30pm schedule

Your Job

In this highly technical, fast-paced, and rewarding position, you‘ll collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide the very best care for patients. The Physical Therapist 1 responsibility is to render professional and technical physical therapy to assigned patients. Provides direct and indirect patient care using the Practice of Physical Therapy Act/Rules process (evaluation, treatment planning and implementation, ongoing re-assessment and discharge planning).

Your Job Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited baccalaureate or post-baccalaureate program in Physical Therapy
• Current Basic Life Support Certification
• Required Valid Texas License or Temporary License
• 1 year Licensed PT

Your Job Responsibilities

• Communicate clearly and openly
• Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment
• Be accountable for your performance
• Always look for ways to improve the patient experience
• Take initiative for your professional growth
• Be engaged and eager to build a winning team

Skills

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is one of North Texas’ best places to work. And it keeps getting better. The flagship hospital of Methodist Health System, Methodist Dallas is a 595-bed acute care teaching and referral hospital. It is home to the only adult Level I Trauma Center in southern Dallas, the first and only Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center in southern Dallas, and the newly renovated Linda and Mitch Hart Breast Center. Celebrating more than 90 years of service, we strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

• Magnet®-designated hospital
• 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review , 2023
• Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
• Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Liver, kidney, and pancreas transplantation programs