Physical Therapist PRN Acute

Methodist Healthcare; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time away from work

Education support

Retirement resources

Additional benefits

Job summary

Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, part of HCA Healthcare, seeks a Physical Therapist PRN Acute to help patients regain mobility and independence after illness, injury, or surgery. You will work closely with physicians and the care team to build personalized therapy plans and achieve meaningful outcomes.

The role offers exposure to diverse rehab cases, opportunities for mentoring students, and participation in a larger network of rehabilitation technology, with essential certifications like BLS

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy.
• PT license issued by Texas State Board (ECPTOTE).
• 1+ year experience in acute physical therapy preferred.
• BLS within 30 days of employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating patient abilities and developing personalized treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and care team.
• Delivering evidence-based interventions to restore movement and reduce pain.
• Monitoring progress and documenting outcomes accurately and timely.
• Educating patients and families on exercise programs and safety practices.
• Collaborating across disciplines for cohesive patient-centered care.
• Leading by example and mentoring therapy assistants or students.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Physical Therapist PRN Acute today with Methodist Hospital.

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:

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

What qualifications you will need:

• Bachelors of Science, or higher degree from a university in Physical Therapy.
• Physical Therapy License issued by The Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy (ECPTOTE) Texas State Board – Grace Period of 90-180 days if on Temporary License status
• Prefer one or more years of experience in Acute Physical Therapy Setting
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

Benefits

Methodist Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• 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.

Methodist Hospital opened in 1963 as the first hospital in the now internationally acclaimed South Texas Medical Center. With over 900 beds, Methodist Hospital offers a broad range of specialties including cardiology, oncology, bone marrow transplants, emergency medicine, neurosciences, maternity care, gynecology and orthopedics. We are proud to be the largest provider of the lifesaving ECMO Program in San Antonio, are home to the largest robotics program in the world, and our Adult Blood Cancer and Stem Cell Transplant unit has become the first program to receive FACT Accreditation in North America.

As the flagship hospital, and most comprehensive medical care facility of Methodist Healthcare, we appreciate the support and recognition we receive from the community. We’ve recently been named the No.1 Best Regional Hospital by the U.S. News and World Report for 2019-20. We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality of care possible for our patients, which is proven by our consecutive Grade A Leapfrog Hospital Safety scores. In addition, Methodist Hospital not only received a Primary Stroke Center designation from The Joint Commission, but has also received a Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification from DNV GL Healthcare, designating the facility as offering the most advanced stroke treatment available in a given geographic area. For more information, please visit our website at www.sahealth.com and select Methodist Hospital under Locations.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patients family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."

- 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.