Physical Therapist - PRN

AECOM; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider in Texas as a PRN Physical Therapist, where you will perform crucial patient assessments and establish care plans for various age groups. This position allows flexibility while maintaining quality patient care. Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and be licensed in Texas. Benefit from working in a recognized healthcare organization, committed to excellence since 1958.

Benefits

2024 Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For

Best Workplaces in Health Care by Great Place to Work

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and completion of a Physical Therapy program are required.
• PT - Physical Therapist license in Texas (upon hire).
• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support before independent patient care.

Responsibilities

• Perform age-appropriate patient assessments and establish care plans.
• Obtain physician orders for therapy and ensure appropriateness.
• Evaluate patient responses to treatments and reassess progress.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Completion of a Physical Therapy program

Job description

Physical Therapist – PRN

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

Work location: Texas Health Arlington 800 W. Randol Mill Road TX 76012

Work hours: PRN (As Needed)

Education

Bachelor's Degree and completion of a Physical Therapy program are required.

Experience

None

Licenses and Certifications

• PT - Physical Therapist license in Texas (upon hire)
• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support (prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly)

What You Will Do

• Perform age-appropriate patient assessments and establish care plans.
• Obtain and verify physician orders for therapy, ensuring appropriateness.
• Review medical records and obtain pertinent medical history from patients or families.
• Ensure patient informed consent for treatment.
• Evaluate patients using age and diagnosis-appropriate assessments and outcome tools.
• Integrate assessment results to identify functional problems and prioritize care with patient and family.
• Set measurable, functional goals with time frames, incorporating patient and family goals and preferences.
• Determine care plans and appropriate therapeutic interventions to meet goals.
• Initiate discharge planning in collaboration with the care team and patient.
• Demonstrate competence in age-appropriate assessments and treatments, individualizing care based on age-specific needs.
• Perform treatments within the scope of licensure, using appropriate techniques and ensuring patient safety.
• Evaluate patient response to treatments and reassess progress.
• Educate patients and families about treatment plans, safety, home programs, and assistive devices.
• Communicate with healthcare team members regarding patient care issues.
• Motivate patients to participate in therapy, including non-compliant or unmotivated patients.
• Utilize resources effectively to maximize efficiency and meet personal development goals.
• Participate in training and orientation of staff, students, and volunteers.
• Ensure care is provided responsibly, including supervision of licensed assistants and technicians.
• Attend departmental and community meetings and educational in-services.
• Meet productivity targets and represent the department positively.
• Complete work within scheduled hours and assist others as needed.
• Seek supervision or consultation when necessary and report issues to supervisors.
• Be willing to cross-train for treating various diagnoses and care levels.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and maintain a safe, compliant work environment.
• Collaborate with peers and other disciplines, participate in safety drills and emergency procedures.
• Document all assessments, care plans, treatments, education, and discharge summaries accurately and timely, following regulatory guidelines.
• Obtain physician signatures on plans and re-certifications, documenting all contact attempts.
• Ensure accurate billing and record procedures per departmental policy.
• Report unusual occurrences, injuries, and equipment malfunctions.

Additional Activities

• Participate in initiatives to meet departmental and organizational goals.

Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital has served Arlington and surrounding communities since 1958, offering comprehensive healthcare services. We invite you to join us in advancing your career and our mission of excellence. For more info, visit TexasHealth.org/Arlington.

Additional Perks of Working at Texas Health

• 2024 Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For (10th consecutive year, only health system in Texas recognized)
• 2023 “20 Best Workplaces in Health Care” by Great Place to Work and Fortune (9th year, top 3 and top spot in Texas)
• 2023 Top Workplaces in Dallas-Fort Worth by The Dallas Morning News
• 2022 Companies That Care list by PEOPLE magazine and Great Place to Work

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Note: A resume is required when applying. Opportunities are only for wholly owned Texas Health Resources entities.

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