Physical Therapist Outpatient

Texas Health Resources; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Flex spending

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment programs

Job summary

Texas Health Resources invites applications for an outpatient Physical Therapist at Denton. Join a hospital-based team delivering age-appropriate therapy in a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth.

The role requires licensure in Texas, a PT degree, and CPR/BCLS clearance. You will evaluate patients, apply therapies, educate families, and collaborate with physicians to ensure high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's Degree and completion of a Physical Therapy program.
• Texas Physical Therapy License to be obtained upon hire.
• BCLS certification required prior to providing independent patient care.
• Pelvic Health experience preferred.
• Strong English communication, problem solving, teaching and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Performs age-appropriate patient treatment.
• Uses therapeutic techniques suitable for patient age and needs.
• Performs procedures within licensure scope.
• Delegates and performs technical procedures safely.
• Applies varied treatment techniques to reach goals.
• Assesses patient response and progress (reassessment).
• Educates patient and family about treatment plan, safety, home programs and equipment.
• Maintains patient safety throughout treatment.
• Communicates with physicians and healthcare team about care.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Problem solving

Teach others

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Leadership (basic)

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Completion of a Physical Therapy program

Texas Physical Therapy License

BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support

Job description

Physical Therapist Outpatient

Work location: Texas Health Hospital Denton 3000 North I-35 Denton TX 76201

Work hours: Full Time (40 hours)

Here’s What You Need

• Bachelor's Degree, Completion of a Physical Therapy program, upon hire required
• PT - Physical Therapist, Texas Physical Therapy License, upon hire required
• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support, prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required
• Pelvic Health experience preferred.
• 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

• 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, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment programs 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

Entity Highlights

Texas Health Denton is a 255-bed, full-service hospital providing convenient care to people across North Texas and Southern Oklahoma since 1987. With more than 1,100 employees and 450 physicians on our medical staff we’re one of Denton County’s largest employers.

We specialize in Cancer Care, Neck & Back Program, Critical Care, Neonatology, CT Cardiac Imaging, Neurology, Electrophysiology, Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Emergency Care, Robotic Surgery, Endovascular Surgery, Stroke Care, General Surgery, Weight Loss Surgery, Heart & Vascular Services, Women & Infants Care, Interventional Radiology and Wound Care & Hyperbaric Treatment.

Texas Health Denton is a Joint Commission-accredited Primary (Level II) Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center, a Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence and a Magnet designated hospital.

Our four-story specialty center for women and infants features 12 labor and delivery beds, 2 C-section suites along with 6 antepartum and 24 postpartum beds. Texas Health Denton is the city’s only provider of obstetrical and neonatal intensive care services and is the largest provider of obstetrical services in Denton County. The ground floor houses a breast imaging center, outpatient physical therapy, cardiac rehabilitation and an internal medicine residency program.