Physical Therapist - Acute Care - PRN

Dallas Center United Methodist; Forney (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Richardson Medical Center is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist to provide professional and technical PT care to assigned patients within a fast-paced hospital environment. Responsibilities include evaluation, treatment planning, implementation, and discharge planning per PT Act/Rules guidelines.

The role requires graduation from an accredited PT program, current TX PT license (or temporary), and BLS certification, with at least 1 year of licensed PT experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PT program (baccalaureate or post-baccalaureate).
• Current Basic Life Support Certification.
• Valid Texas Physical Therapy license or temporary license.
• Minimum 1 year licensed PT experience.

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

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist in Texas

Graduate of accredited PT program

Current Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

Job Description

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 PRN 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).

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

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

Hours of Work

Varies 8-6

Days Of Week

As needed weekdays; 1 weekend per month

Work Shift

PRN (United States of America)

Skills

Methodist Richardson Medical Center is a 443-bed, full-service, acute care hospital that serves Richardson, Garland, Plano, and surrounding areas in Dallas and Collin counties. We are a Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center as well as the nation’s first hospital to receive The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval ® for Pancreatic/Hepatic/Biliary Cancer Certification. We also provide services at Methodist Richardson Medical Center – Campus for Continuing Care, which include a behavioral health and addiction recovery unit, inpatient rehabilitation, long-term acute care, and more. 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


• Level III Trauma Center