Physical Therapist (P.T.) PRN

Texas Health Resources; Stephenville (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Free parking

Cafeteria discounts

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Texas Health Stephenville is seeking an Inpatient Physical Therapist (PRN) to join Rehab Services. The role covers acute care, Med/Surg, post-op orthopedics, and ICU patients, with self-scheduling to support work/life balance.

PRN position requires PT degree, Texas license, and BCLS; inpatient experience is preferred. Weekend coverage (Sat/Sun) is common, with flexible scheduling to cover illnesses and vacations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree completion of a Physical Therapy program required.
• Inpatient experience preferred but not required.
• Texas Physical Therapy License required upon hire.
• BCLS certification required before providing independent patient care.
• Strong English verbal and written communication; problem-solving ability; leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to patient age and treatment desires.
• Perform procedures within the scope of a physical therapy license.
• Use various treatment techniques and evaluate patient progress.
• Determine care plan and interventions to meet goals.
• Assess patients age-appropriately and tailor care to age-specific needs.
• Motivate patients to participate in therapy and ensure safety.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and home programs.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Teaching others

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy

Texas Physical Therapy License

BCLS Certification

Job description

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Physical Therapist (P.T.) Inpatient – PRN

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

• Work location: Texas Health Stephenville – 411 N. Belknap Street, Stephenville, TX 76104
• Work hours: PRN: On an as needed basis, Weekend coverage, cover Saturday and Sunday – preferred 2 weekends per month; Very flexible with the hours/schedule to cover for illnesses, vacations during the week

Rehab Services Department Highlights

• Cover acute care, Med/Surg, Post-Op Orthopedic patients and (5-bed) ICU patients.
• Pathway to Excellence designation (5th time)
• Self-Scheduling that helps with work/life balance

Here’s What You Need

• Bachelor’s Degree completion of a Physical Therapy program required
• Previous inpatient experience preferred but not required.
• PT - Texas Physical Therapy License upon hire required
• BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required.
• 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

• Texas Health Physical Therapists are responsible for using therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to patient age and desire for treatment.
• Performing treatment procedures that are within the scope of the professional license.
• Utilizing a variety of treatment techniques to achieve goals, if necessary determining patient response to treatment and evaluates progress.
• Determine plan for care, and/or appropriate therapeutic interventions to achieve stated goals.
• Demonstrate competence in the performance of age-appropriate patient assessment and individualizes care based on age specific needs.
• Motivate non-compliant or unmotivated patients to participate in therapy.
• Maintain patient safety throughout treatment and communicate with physicians and other healthcare personnel as appropriate regarding patient care issues.
• Educate patient and family through instruction, demonstration, and/or appropriate handouts in treatment plan, safety issues, home programs/self-management and assistive equipment.

Additional Perks Of Being a Texas Health Physical Therapist

• Benefits included for PRN: 401k, free parking and discounts in the cafeteria.
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.
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