Physical Therapist PRN - Outpatient

Texas Health Resources; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment programs

Job summary

Texas Health Resources is seeking a Physical Therapist for outpatient services at the Denton location. The PRN role involves age-appropriate patient treatment, instruction, and collaboration with the care team to improve outcomes.

Qualified candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree with completion of a PT program and Texas PT license, plus BCLS certification. Pelvic health experience is preferred. Excellent communication and time management are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and completion of a Physical Therapy program (required at hire).
• Texas Physical Therapy License required at hire.
• BCLS certification required before providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly.

Responsibilities

• Performs age-appropriate patient treatment.
• Applies treatment techniques suitable for patient age and treatment goals.
• Performs delegated procedures within licensure scope.
• Educates patients and families on treatment plans, safety, home programs, and equipment.
• Maintains patient safety during treatment.
• Communicates with physicians and healthcare team regarding patient care.

Skills

English communication

Problem solving

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Leadership (basic)

Education

Bachelor's degree / PT program (DPT)

Tools

BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)

Texas PT license

Job description

26009890

Physical Therapist PRN - Outpatient

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

Work location: Texas Health Hospital Denton 3000 North I-35 Denton TX 76201

Work hours: PRN (As Needed)

Here’s What You Need

• Bachelor's Degree, Completion of a Physical Therapy program, upon hire required
• PT - Physical Therapist, Texas Physical Therapy License, upon hire required and
• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support, prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required
• Pelvic Health experience preferred.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English; Problem solving ability; Ability to teach others; Time management skills; Good interpersonal and customer service skills, Basic leadership skills

What You Will Do

• Performs age-appropriate patient treatment
• Uses therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to patient age and desire for treatment
• Performs treatment procedures that are within the scope of the professional license
• Performs/delegates technical procedures appropriately and safe
• Utilizes a variety of treatment techniques to achieve goals, if necessary
• Determines patient response to treatment and evaluates progress (reassessment)
• Educates patient and family through instruction, demonstration, and/or appropriate handouts in treatment plan, safety issues, home programs/self-management and assistive equipment
• Maintains patient safety throughout treatment
• Communicates with physicians and other healthcare personnel as appropriate regarding patient care issues
• Demonstrates competence in the performance of age-appropriate patient treatment and individualizes care based on age specific needs
• Motivates non-compliant or unmotivated patients to participate in therapy

Additional Perks Of Being a Texas Health Physical Therapist

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment programs as well as several other benefits
• Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC)
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth

Entity Highlights

Texas Health Denton is a 255-bed, full-service hospital providing convenient care to people across North Texas and Southern Oklahoma since 1987. With more than 1,100 employees and 450 physicians on our medical staff we’re one of Denton County’s largest employers.

We specialize in Cancer Care, Neck & Back Program, Critical Care, Neonatology, CT Cardiac Imaging, Neurology, Electrophysiology, Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Emergency Care, Robotic Surgery, Endovascular Surgery, Stroke Care, General Surgery, Weight Loss Surgery, Heart & Vascular Services, Women & Infants Care, Interventional Radiology and Wound Care & Hyperbaric Treatment.

Texas Health Denton is a Joint Commission-accredited Primary (Level II) Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center, a Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence and a Magnet designated hospital.

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