Physical Therapist PRN - Outpatient

Texas Health Resources; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

PTO

Medical

Dental

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Job summary

Texas Health Resources seeks a Physical Therapist for outpatient PRN coverage at our Denton facility. The role involves evaluating and treating patients using diverse therapeutic techniques, educating patients, and collaborating with the care team to ensure safe, effective therapy.

Candidates must hold a TX PT license and BCLS, with pelvic health experience preferred. Join a supportive team in a full-service hospital setting that emphasizes high-quality patient care, professional development,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in physical therapy or equivalent.
• PT license for TX upon hire.
• BCLS certification prior to independent patient care.
• Pelvic health experience preferred.
• Strong English communication, problem solving, leadership potential.

Responsibilities

• Perform age-appropriate patient treatment.
• Apply therapy techniques appropriate to patient age and goals.
• Perform procedures within professional license.
• Delegate technical procedures safely and appropriately.
• Use diverse treatment techniques to reach goals as needed.
• Assess patient response and progress; reassess as required.
• Educate patients and families with instructions and home programs.
• Maintain patient safety during treatment.
• Communicate with physicians and healthcare team about patient care.
• Demonstrate competence in age-appropriate treatment; tailor care by age needs.
• Motivate patients to participate in therapy.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

PT license (TX)

BCLS

Pelvic health experience

Good communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in physical therapy

Texas Physical Therapy License

Job description

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
• 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 safely
• 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. Our four-story specialty center for women and infants features 12 labor and delivery beds, 2 C-section suites along with 6 antepartum and 24 postpartum beds. Texas Health Denton is the city’s only provider of obstetrical and neonatal intensive care services and is the largest provider of obstetrical services in Denton County. The ground floor houses a breast imaging center, outpatient physical therapy, cardiac rehabilitation and an internal medicine residency program.