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Physical Therapist - Acute Care - PRN

Texas Health Resources

Dallas (TX)

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USD 70,000 - 90,000

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Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider in Dallas as a Physical Therapist in the Acute Care Therapy Department. Enjoy flexible scheduling, a supportive environment, and opportunities for professional growth while providing high-quality patient care in a fast-paced setting.

Benefits

401k
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Discount Programs
Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

  • 1 year of experience in an Inpatient Setting with Acute Adult care preferred.
  • Texas Physical Therapy License upon hire required.
  • BCLS certification prior to providing independent patient care required.

Responsibilities

  • Uses therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to patient age.
  • Educates patient and family through instruction and demonstration.
  • Maintains patient safety throughout treatment.

Skills

Communication
Problem Solving
Time Management
Interpersonal Skills
Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

**Physical Therapist - Acute Care**

_Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together_

Work location: Texas Health Dallas, 8200 Walnut Hill Lane, TX 75231

Work hours: PRN – Weekdays and weekends as needed

**Acute Care Therapy Department Highlights**

+ Flexible scheduling that allows for work/life balance

+ Interesting variety of patients in a fast-paced, high-volume department

+ Supportive environment with mentoring from experienced team with multiple certifications including: Neuro Clinical Specialists, Cardiac Clinical Specialists, Geriatric Clinical Specialists, Neonatal Certified specialists, Lymphedema Certified Therapist and Vestibular Certified therapists.

+ Staff – led process improvement teams dedicated to high quality, evidence-based care.

+ Texas Health Dallas is a Level 1 Trauma Center and DNV Comprehensive Stroke Center

**Here’s What You Need**

· Bachelor’s Degree: Completion of Physical Therapy program required

· Recent or 1 year of experience in an Inpatient Setting with Acute Adult care preferred.

· PT – Physical Therapist; Texas Physical Therapy License upon hire required and

· BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly upon hire required and

· Good verbal and written communication skills in English, Problem solving ability, Ability to teach others, Time Management skills, Good interpersonal and customer service skills, Basic leadership skills

**What You Will Do**

+ Uses therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to patient age and desire for treatment.

+ Performs treatment procedures that are within the scope of the professional license.

+ Performs/delegates technical procedures appropriately and safely.

+ Utilizes a variety of treatment techniques to achieve goals, if necessary.

+ Determines patient response to treatment and evaluates progress (reassessment).

+ Educates patient and family through instruction, demonstration, and/or appropriate handouts in treatment plan, safety issues, home programs/self-management and assistive equipment.

+ Maintains patient safety throughout treatment.

+ Communicates with physicians and other healthcare personnel as appropriate regarding patient care issues.

+ Demonstrates competence in the performance of age-appropriate patient treatment and individualizes care based on age specific needs.

+ Motivates non-compliant or unmotivated patients to participate in therapy.

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Physical Therapist

· Benefits include 401k, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Programs, as well as other benefits.

· Delivery of high-quality patient care

· Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).

· A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

**Entity Highlights**

For more than a half-century, **Texas Health Dallas** has been at the forefront of health care in North Texas. We’re an 875-bed, Magnet-designated, full-service hospital serving our community in and around Dallas since 1966. We specialize in cancer care, cardiology, neurosciences, women’s services and emergency medicine, we’ve got it. Plus, we’re a renowned Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a Comprehensive Stroke and Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence and provide wellness services, outpatient surgery and women’s imaging services. *Texas Health Dallas is a joint Commission-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, a Level I Trauma Center, a Comprehensive Heart Attack Center, and a designated Magnet hospital. We’re a top choice in North Texas for cancer and emergency services, bariatric services, cardiac care and much more. As part of the Texas Health family and its 28,000+ employees, we’re one of the largest employers in the Dallas Fort Worth area. Our career growth and professional development opportunities are top-notch and our benefits are equally outstanding. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we improve the health of the people in our communities every day. You belong here.

**If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together!**

Learn (https://jobs.texashealth.org/why-texas-health/) more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.

**_Do you still have questions or concerns?_** Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employees or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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