Physical Therapist - Acute Care - PRN

Methodist Health System; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Richardson Medical Center is seeking a Physical Therapist PRN to provide professional, technical therapy within a fast-paced hospital environment. You will evaluate, plan and implement PT care, re-assess progress and assist discharge planning as part of an inter-disciplinary team.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited PT program, current BLS, Texas license and at least 1 year of licensed PT experience.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Physical Therapy

Communication

Team Collaboration

Accountability

Patient Experience

Professional Growth

Education

Accredited PT program

Job description

Hours of Work

Varies 8-6

Days Of Week

Weekdays as needed, min 1 weekend per month, some holidays

Work Shift

PRN (United States of America)

Job Description

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 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

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