Physical Therapist - Acute Care - PRN

Methodist Health System; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Richardson Medical Center is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist for a PRN role in a fast-paced environment. You will render professional PT services, evaluate and plan treatment, and discharge patients as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements include a PT degree, Texas license or temporary license, and BLS certification, with at least 1 year of licensed PT experience. Work hours vary 8-6, weekdays with 1 weekend per month, on-site at our Plano area facility.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Current Basic Life Support Certification.
• Valid Texas PT 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 performance and patient care.
• Seek ways to improve patient experience.
• Take initiative for professional growth and development.
• Be engaged and contribute to a winning team.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Patient care

Education

Physical Therapy degree

Texas PT license (or Temporary)

BLS Certification

Job description

Hours of Work : Varies 8-6

Days Of Week : As needed weekdays; 1 weekend per month

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).

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

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