Physical Therapist- Full Time, Days

Texas Health Resources; Rockwall (TX); On-site; USD 72,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Paid Time Off

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Flexible spending account

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Texas Health Rockwall is hiring a Physical Therapist to join the Physical Therapy Department. The role supports inpatient/acute care with flexible scheduling, full-time 32 hours weekly, and opportunities to collaborate with a strong hospital leadership team.

You will assess patients, set measurable goals, obtain physician orders, and communicate with the care team while upholding professional accountability.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Physical Therapy program with a Bachelor's degree is required.
• 2 years of inpatient/acute care experience is strongly preferred.
• Texas Physical Therapy License is required upon hire.
• BCLS certification required prior to independent patient care.

Responsibilities

• Perform age-appropriate patient assessments and establish plans of care.
• Obtain and verify physician orders for therapy and ensure appropriateness.
• Set measurable goals with time frames addressing identified problems.
• Perform age-appropriate patient treatments.
• Communicate with physicians and other health care staff about patient care.
• Demonstrate professional accountability and age-appropriate care.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication with physicians

Patient assessment

Clinical decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Texas PT license

BCLS certification

Job description

Physical Therapist - Physical Therapy Department

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together

Work location: Texas Health Rockwall- 3150 Horizon Rd, Rockwall TX 75032

Work hours: Full Time, 32 hours a week. Days, Flexible schedule 4 or 5 days and 1 - 2 weekends per month.

Physical Therapy Department highlights:

• Collaborative team environment.
• Strong hospital leadership.
• Growing facility.
• Focus on providing safe reliable care.
• Flexible scheduling.

Here's What You Need

• Bachelor's Degree Completion of a Physical Therapy program is required
• 2 years of experience in inpatient/acute care is strongly preferred.
• PT - Physical Therapist Texas Physical Therapy License Upon Hire is required And
• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly is required

What You Will Do

• Performs age appropriate patient assessment and establishes plan of care
• Obtains/verifies physician order for therapy and validates for appropriateness
• Sets appropriate, measurable, functional goals with time frames to address the identified problems including patient/family goals and preferences
• Performs age appropriate patient 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
• Demonstrates Professional accountability

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Physical Therapist

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student Loan forgiveness as well as several other benefits.
• Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

For over 15 years, Texas Health Rockwall has been proud to serve the growing areas of Rockwall, Kaufman and Hunt Counties in eastern Dallas County. Our caregivers live in these tight-knit communities too and have a strong determination to provide the best care possible for our neighbors, friends and family members.

Texas Health Rockwall is proud to be designated as an ANCC Pathway to Excellence® facility for our commitment to a positive practice environment and staff well-being!

We have 60 inpatient beds for acute medical and surgical needs. Our campus has a Women's Imaging and Breast Center, a bariatric clinic, an ambulatory surgery center, and a variety of physician practices. All dedicated to our evolving community health needs. Plus, we have several new and expanded service lines including a Level 2 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, updated labor and delivery suites, a cardiac catheterization lab, an interventional radiology suite, additional surgery suites plus expanded emergency and intensive care areas.

As part of the Texas Health family and its 28,000+ employees, we're one of the largest employers in the Dallas Fort Worth area. Our career growth and professional development opportunities are top-notch and our benefits are equally outstanding. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we improve the health of the people in our communities every day. You belong here.

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!

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