Physical Therapist - Per Diem

Ernest Health, Inc.; Weslaco (TX); On-site; USD 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO & HDHP

HSA options

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401K with match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Competitive pay

Job summary

Weslaco Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Weslaco, Texas is seeking a Per Diem Physical Therapist. The role supports inpatient rehabilitation for stroke, neurological injuries, and orthopedic cases, delivering patient‑centered therapy with bilingual accessibility for a diverse population.

Requirements include a graduate degree in physical therapy, a valid PT license, CPR, and at least one year of direct hospital‑based patient care.

Qualifications

• Current and valid licensure as a Physical Therapist.
• Basic Life Support/CPR Certification from an approved vendor.
• One year of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities.
• Examines medical history, evaluates abilities, determines potential to respond to therapy, and develops treatment plans.
• Integrates the hospital’s mission and guiding principles into daily practice.

Skills

CPR Certification

Direct patient care experience

Education

Graduate Degree in Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist License

Job description

Overview

Physical Therapist - Per Diem - Weslaco, Texas

Weslaco Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Weslaco, Texas provides compassionate inpatient rehabilitative care to the Rio Grande Valley community. As a specialized rehabilitation hospital, we help patients recover from strokes, neurological injuries, orthopedic surgeries, and other disabling conditions through intensive, individualized therapy programs.

Our team of rehabilitation experts – including physiatrists, therapists, and nursing staff – works closely with each patient to regain strength, mobility, and functional skills, using the latest therapy techniques and equipment. The hospital offers a welcoming, family-oriented atmosphere where Spanish and English are spoken to best serve our diverse patient population.

Joint Commission-accredited and part of an award-winning regional network, Weslaco Regional Rehabilitation Hospital takes pride in delivering high-quality, culturally sensitive care that helps patients achieve remarkable recoveries.

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through "My Ernest Journey" and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is "You Spoke, We Listened". These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.

Benefits

• PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
• Flexible and Health Saving account options available
• Dental and Vision coverage
• 401K with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Short-and-long term disability
• Competitive compensation

Wellness & Work Life balance

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives.
• Earned Time Off - Start accruing vacation time on start date.

Professional Growth

• Clinical Career Ladder bonus program
• Therapy Preceptor bonus program
• Continuing education opportunities

What you bring

• A passion for patient care, a team player, motivating and collaborating therapist to assist patients to reach the best outcome.
• Graduate Degree from an accredited program in Physical Therapy.
• Current State Physical Therapist License.
• Current CPR

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Current and valid licensure as a Physical Therapist required.
• Basic Life Support/CPR Certification from an approved vendor required.
• One year of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
• Demonstrates competency in the provision of care according to established standards
• Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Responsibilities

Provides services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease. Examines patient's medical history, evaluates their physical abilities, determines their potential to respond to therapy, and develops treatment plans. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.