Physical Therapist PRN

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time away from work

Savings and retirement resources

Education support

Additional benefits

Job summary

Las Palmas Medical Center in El Paso, Texas is seeking a Physical Therapist PRN to evaluate and treat patients with movement dysfunction and pain.

You will perform functional assessments, apply physical therapy techniques, document daily progress, supervise support staff, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team. Texas licensure and BCLS are required; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensed by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
• BCLS certification
• 1-2 years of experience preferred; new graduates accepted
• Knowledge of PT principles, anatomy, physiology and post-surgical conditions
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Responsibilities

• Performs functional assessments and re-assessments per unit policy
• Treats patients using appropriate PT techniques and modalities
• Completes and documents treatment the same day
• Supervises PT assistants, technicians, students, and volunteers
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team on discharge planning and equipment needs
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Bilingual English and Spanish

Functional Assessments

Plan of care

Education

BS in Physical Therapy

Job description

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Physical Therapist PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Las Palmas Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

POSITION SUMMARY:

Evaluates and treats patients with movement dysfunction and pain resulting from injury, disease or other health related conditions.

Treats disorders with physical agents and methods to assist in restoring normal function after illness or injury.

POPULATION SERVED:

Core competencies will be assessed primarily on the following patient population(s) served: Orthopedic, neuro, spine care, pulmonary including but not limited to joint replacement, fractures, CVA/TIA, soft tissue injury, etc.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs Functional Assessments and Re-assessments: Assessment of patient is completed according to unit policy. Collects pertinent subjective and objective information. Performs an assessment appropriate to the specific patient case scenario. Formulates appropriate assessment/re-assessment, treatment, plan of care and goals, which are individualized to the specific patient. Re-assesses patient per department policy; takes appropriate action based on re-assessment. Potential discharge needs are identified and documented.

• Treats Patients: Selects and applies appropriate physical therapy techniques, procedures, exercises and therapeutic modalities based on current standards of clinical practice. Selects and utilizes rehab equipment in a safe and effective manner. Modifies the treatment program when indicated, in order to maximize patient progress.

• Documentation: Completes documentation on the same day that treatment was rendered. Documents on all appropriate forms. Documentation meets generally accepted professional standards.

• Supervision: Appropriately directs the activities of Physical Therapist Assistants, PT Technicians, students and volunteers. Ensures that treatment plans and documentation are carried out correctly by Physical Therapist Assistants. Initiates corrective action (in conjunction with director) when individuals supervised fall below standards.

• Interdisciplinary Interactions: Communicates and collaborates with interdisciplinary team regarding: patient status, discharge plans, equipment needs, recommendations, and other patient issues.

• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS

• Licensed by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners

• BCLS

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• BS in Physical Therapy

PREFERRED EDUCATION, LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• 1-2 years experience in any therapy setting

• New graduates accepted

• Knowledge of Physical Therapy principles and practices, general anatomy and physiology, diseases and post surgical conditions, body movements and functions, and medical terminology.

• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Benefits

Las Palmas Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services

• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services

• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence

• Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling

• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing

• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.

Las Palmas Medical Center (https://laspalmasdelsolhealthcare.com/location/las-palmas-medical-center) is a 300+ bed full-service hospital in El Paso. It is home to the region’s only kidney transplant center (https://laspalmasdelsolhealthcare.com/service/transplant) . The facility offers a range of services (https://laspalmasdelsolhealthcare.com/locations/las-palmas-medical-center/services.dot) including emergency care with a Level III trauma center , cardiac care, women’s services, pediatric care and NICU, cancer care, and more. Las Palmas Medical Center is part of Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare. We are a leading healthcare provider for El Paso and the surrounding region that is part of HCA Healthcare.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

\"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do.\"- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status