Physical Therapist/Acute Care (PRN/Days)

Texas Health Resources; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Health Resources is seeking a Physical Therapist for its Frisco location. This role involves providing high-quality patient care through age-appropriate treatment techniques and requires a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and Texas licensure. The position offers flexible scheduling, opportunities for growth, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

401k

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discount Programs

Qualifications

• Completion of a Physical Therapy program required.
• Texas Physical Therapy Licensure required upon hire.
• BCLS certification must be maintained quarterly.

Responsibilities

• Perform age-appropriate patient treatment using therapeutic techniques.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and safety.
• Communicate with physicians regarding patient care.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy

Texas Physical Therapy Licensure

BCLS Certification

Job description

**Physical Therapist/Acute Care**

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

**Work location:** Texas Health Frisco, 12400 N Dallas Parkway, Frisco TX 75033.

**Work hours:** PRN Days (As Needed); Weekday and Weekend Shifts required: 8:00am – 5:00pm. PRN agreement is 3 shifts a month with at least 1 being weekend.

**Physical Therapist- Acute Care Department Highlights:**

+ Self-scheduling that helps with work/life balance as well as opportunities for educational and career growth,

+ New Grads are welcome to apply!

**Here’s What You Need**

+ Bachelor’s Degree: Completion of a Physical Therapy program required

+ PT – Physical Therapist; Texas Physical Therapy Licensure required upon hire

+ BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care required and must be maintained quarterly

+ 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**

Essential Functions:

+ Performs age-appropriate patient treatment:

+ 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:**

**Texas Health Frisco** is a 93-bed, acute-care, full-service hospital and medical office community offering primary care and multispecialty medicine. Our location in the North DFW area provides convenient care to the residents of Frisco and surrounding areas.

We specialize in women’s services, outpatient surgery, NICU and emergency medicine. Plus, we are a Pathway to Excellence Hospital, Joint Commission certified and we’re a Baby Friendly designated facility.

**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 [e-mail]

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