Physical Therapist PRN Acute

HCA Houston Healthcare; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits for medical, Rx

Wellbeing support with counseling

Time away from work: PTO, family leave

401(k) match program

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition and certification support

Fertility and family-building benefits

Job summary

HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest in Houston, TX, seeks a Physical Therapist PRN Acute to help patients regain strength, mobility, and independence after illness or surgery. You will assess patients, design personalized therapy plans, and collaborate with physicians and the care team to drive meaningful outcomes.

The role emphasizes evidence-based interventions, ongoing documentation, and mentoring opportunities within a large, national healthcare system.

Qualifications

• Active Texas Physical Therapist license required.
• BLS (CPR) required within 30 days of start date.
• Master's, Bachelor's, or Doctorate in therapy required.
• 1–2 years acute care experience preferred.
• Must be able to work 2 shifts per month.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating patient abilities and developing personalized treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and the care team.
• Delivering evidence-based interventions that restore movement, reduce pain, and enhance quality of life.
• Monitoring progress, refining therapy plans, and ensuring accurate, timely documentation of outcomes.
• Educating patients and families on exercise programs, adaptive techniques, and safe practices that promote independence.
• Collaborating across disciplines to ensure cohesive, patient-centered care and smooth transitions throughout recovery.
• Leading by example—mentoring therapy assistants or students while upholding HCA Healthcare’s values of excellence, compassion, and integrity.

Skills

Licensed Physical Therap ist

Texas LPT licensure

BLS within 30 days

Education

Master's/Bachelor's/Doctorate in therapy

Job description

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a Physical Therapist PRN Acute you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest which is part of the nations leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Physical Therapist, you play a vital role in helping patients regain strength, restore mobility, and rebuild confidence following illness, injury, or surgery.Working closely with physicians and the care team,you’llassess each patient’s needs and create personalized therapy plans designed around meaningful goals, active engagement, and exceptional patient outcomes. Backed by our national network of clinicalexpertise, advanced rehabilitation technology, and ongoing professional development,you’llhave the opportunity to grow, collaborate, and be a part of our shared mission of improving human life every day.

Your role will include:

• Evaluating patient abilities and developing personalized treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and the care team
• Delivering evidence-based interventions that restore movement, reduce pain, and enhance quality of life
• Monitoring progress, refining therapy plans, and ensuringaccurate,timelydocumentation of outcomes
• Educating patients and families on exercise programs, adaptive techniques, and safe practices that promote independence
• Collaborating across disciplines to ensure cohesive, patient-centered care and smooth transitions throughout recovery
• Leading by example—mentoring therapy assistants or students while upholding HCA Healthcare’s values of excellence, compassion, and integrity

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• (LPT) Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of Texas is required
• Masters Degree, or Bachelors Degree, or Doctorate Degree from a therapy program is required
• A minimum of 1-2 years experience in an acute care facility is required
• Must be able to work 2 shifts per month

Benefits

HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest, 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 benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support,including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from workprograms 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 supportthrough tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefitsfor 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

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

HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest is a 415+ bed acute care hospital that has been serving the north Houston communities for more than 40 years, providing a wide range of medical services including cardiology, maternity care, Level III NICU, pediatrics, bariatrics and neurology. We comprehensively serve our community by employing expert physicians, specialists, nurses and support staff who work together as a unified team to offer a range of diagnostic treatment and support services. From our 24-hour emergency department with Level II Trauma capabilities, to women’s services, to cardiology, we are dedicated to improving the health of our community by delivering exceptional, personalized healthcare. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.

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 review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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