Physical Therapist – PRN

Jobtailor; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist (DPT) to evaluate patients, develop personalized treatment plans, and administer modalities such as ultrasound and electrical stimulation. You will educate patients, monitor progress, and collaborate with a cross-disciplinary clinical team to provide high-quality care.

A supportive environment and ongoing professional development are offered. The role requires a TX license, BLS, and 1+ year of clinical experience, with a patient-centered

Qualifications

• DPT degree from an accredited institution.
• Current and active Physical Therapist license in the state of practice.
• BLS certification or willingness to obtain.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and time-management skills.
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach to therapy.
• Proficiency with EMR systems and documentation standards.
• 1+ year of clinical or hospital experience; specialty areas a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations across motion, strength, balance, and function.
• Create individualized treatment plans guided by evaluations and clinical guidelines.
• Administer manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, and modalities (ultrasound, electrical stimulation, heat/cold).
• Educate patients and families on recovery techniques, prevention, and healthy living.
• Monitor progress, adjust treatments, and maintain accurate documentation.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and healthcare staff.
• Supervise and guide PT aides when applicable.
• Ensure a safe, clean treatment environment and compliance with standards.
• Stay current with PT advancements and research.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Treatment Planning

Manual Therapy

Therapeutic Exercises

Ultrasound Therapy

Electrical Stimulation

Heat / Cold Therapy

Documentation

Progress Monitoring

Education

DPT (Physical Therapy)

Active PT License (TX)

BLS Certification

Tools

EMR Systems

Job description

• Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations to assess strength, range of motion, balance, coordination, posture, and muscle performance.


• Develop individualized treatment plans based on evaluation results and clinical guidelines.


• Administer manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, and other modalities such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and heat/cold therapy.


• Educate patients and their families on techniques for continued recovery, injury prevention, and healthy lifestyle practices.


• Monitor patient progress, adjust treatments as needed, and maintain accurate documentation in compliance with professional standards and regulations.


• Collaborate with physicians, occupational therapists, athletic trainers, and other healthcare professionals.


• Supervise and instruct physical therapy assistants or aides when applicable.


• Ensure a safe and clean treatment environment.


• Stay updated with current physical therapy practices, research, and innovations.

Requirements

• Physical Therapy (DPT) degree or equivalent from an accredited institution.


• Current and active license to practice as a Physical Therapist in the state in which the job is located


• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (or willingness to obtain).


• Strong interpersonal, communication, and time management skills.


• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to therapy.


• Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) systems and documentation standards.


• Over 1 year of experience in a clinical or hospital setting is required. Experience in a specialized area such as orthopedic, neurologic, pediatric, geriatric, or sports therapy is a plus.


• Must be able to pass all necessary health requirements for hospital employment, including drug screening and background check.


• Experience in Neuro is highly preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in conducting patient evaluations, developing individualized treatment plans, and administering various therapeutic modalities. Proficient in electronic medical records management and maintaining compliance with professional standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Physical Therapy (DPT) Degree


• Current Physical Therapist License


• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification


• Experience in Neuro Therapy


• Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Patient Evaluation


• Individualized Treatment Plans


• Manual Therapy


• Therapeutic Exercises


• Ultrasound Therapy


• Electrical Stimulation


• Heat/Cold Therapy


• Documentation Standards


• Clinical Guidelines


• Monitoring Patient Progress

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Skills


• Communication Skills


• Time Management


• Compassionate Approach


• Patient-Centered Care

Certifications & Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Industry Keywords

• Patient Evaluation


• Clinical Setting


• Orthopedic Therapy


• Neurologic Therapy


• Pediatric Therapy


• Geriatric Therapy


• Sports Therapy


• Healthcare Collaboration


• Treatment Environment Safety


• Injury Prevention