Physical Therapist - Acute Care - PRN

Confidential; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Richardson Medical Center is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist to render professional physical therapy to assigned patients under the guidelines of the Practice of Physical Therapy Act. You will evaluate, plan, implement, and re-assess care in a fast-paced setting.

Requirements include a PT degree from an accredited program, current BLS, and a Texas license. Prior licensing and clinical experience are required, with a strong emphasis on patient-centered care and teamwork in a hospital

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide professional and technical physical therapy to assigned patients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to plan and implement treatment.
• Perform evaluation, treatment planning, and ongoing reassessment and discharge planning.
• Communicate clearly and openly with patients and staff.
• Contribute to a collaborative environment and patient experience.
• Pursue professional growth and engage with the team.

Skills

BLS Certification

Licensed PT (1 year)

Education

Baccalaureate or post-baccalaureate degree in Physical Therapy

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 : 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

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