Physical Therapist (Acute Care)

Nealy Pierce, LLC; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Documentation time in schedule

Relocation assistance

PTO 3.5+ weeks

Medical, dental, 401k match

MedBridge access

Job summary

Nealy Pierce, LLC seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist to provide patient-centered care in an acute care setting. The role emphasizes education of patients about injuries and treatment plans, while collaborating with PTs, OTs, SLPs, and other clinicians to optimize outcomes.

The ideal candidate may be a new graduate or an experienced therapist, licensed to practice (NPTE). On-site work with a strong team culture is offered along with a mentorship onboarding program and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Physical Therapist license (NPTE).
• Interest in Acute Care and 1:1 patient care.
• Open to new grads or experienced therapists.
• Experience in Acute Care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients about injuries and treatment plans.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Deliver 1:1 patient care in acute care.

Skills

1:1 patient care

Team collaboration

Patient education

Acute care experience

Education

PT license (NPTE)

Job description

Highlights/Benefits:

• 100% Acute Care (Diverse caseload covers all units: ICU, Neuro, Cardiac, Ortho, Oncology, Med/Surg)
• Adult, Geriatric, and Pediatric patient population
• 8-month structured mentorship and onboarding program
• Time built into your schedule for documentation
• Relocation assistance available
• Paid Time Off - 3.5+ weeks
• Full benefits including medical insurance, dental insurance, and 401k match
• MedBridge subscription covered

About the Hospital:

• 200+ bed Trauma Center
• Join a collaborative team of 20 PTs, OTs, and SLPs in acute care, and more in other settings

Schedule:

• Full-time permanent position working 5-8's
  • 8am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday
  • 1in4 Weekend Rotation

About the Position:

Our ideal candidate will possess the heart of a servant leader who truly cares about patient care. We are not looking for an individual who is just looking for their next "job" but someone who wants to invest in a career to help patients understand what has happened to their bodies through their injury/condition. Education of the patient is the number one priority in helping them realize how their body will react to treatment and where they will go once they leave the hospital.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Must be a licensed Physical Therapist (NPTE)
• Passion for Acute Care and desire to treat 1:1
• Open to New Grads or Experienced Therapists
• Experience in the Acute Care setting is preferred
• Collaborative, team-building personality style