Physical Therapist (PT) Inpatient (PRN/Days)

Texas Health Resources; Texas; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discount Programs

On-site childcare center

Job summary

Texas Health Resources is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) for the Inpatient Rehab setting at Texas Health Plano. The role focuses on age-appropriate therapy, patient safety, and education for patients and families within an acute care environment.

Ideal candidates hold a Texas Physical Therapy license, a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy, and BCLS certification, with strong communication and leadership abilities to support a collaborative team and high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy completed and Texas PT license required upon hire.
• Acute care experience is helpful.
• BCLS certification required prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly.
• Strong English communication, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Ability to teach others and provide patient and family education.

Responsibilities

• Performs age-appropriate patient treatment.
• Uses therapeutic techniques appropriate to patient age and treatment goals.
• Performs procedures within the professional license scope.
• Delegates technical procedures safely and accurately.
• Utilizes diverse treatment techniques to achieve goals.
• Assesses patient response to treatment and documents progress.
• Educates patient and family on treatment plan, safety, home programs, and equipment.
• Maintains patient safety throughout treatment.
• Communicates with physicians and healthcare team regarding care.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Physical Therapist (PT) Inpatient

Work location: Texas Health Plano, 6200 West Parker Road, Plano, TX 75093

Work hours: PRN/As needed - Day shifts - Variable Weekdays and Weekends with 2 Weekend shifts per month and - Holiday requirements

Orientation/Training: Must be able to attend orientation/training Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm during the first week of hire

Inpatient Rehab Department highlights:

• Engaged Staff and Leadership
• Inclusive team focused on providing exceptional patient care

Here’s What You Need

• Bachelor's Degree, Completion of a Physical Therapy program, upon hire required
• Acute care experience helpful
• 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
• 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, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Programs, as well as other benefits.
• Delivery of high-quality patient care
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

Entity Highlights

Since 1991, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano has served the communities of Plano, Frisco, Carrollton, Addison, Richardson, and McKinney. As a 386-bed, full-service hospital, we're proud to deliver exceptional care to North Texans through advanced technology and a dedicated team.

We offer a range of specialties, including emergency medicine and trauma, cardiology, neurosurgery and spine care, orthopedics, women's services, adult and adolescent behavioral health, and critical care. Our hospital also provides comprehensive surgical services supported by leading technology and clinical expertise.

As we look to the future, a new patient tower under construction and major campus renovations underway will deliver even greater access to advanced care in neuroscience, heart and vascular services, digestive health, and an expanded Emergency Department.

Texas Health Plano is a Level II Trauma Facility and the only health care provider in Collin County with Level IV NICU and Level IV Maternal Facility designations. We are also a DNV-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center and Primary Heart Attack Center accredited by The Joint Commission in Hip and Knee Replacement.

We're proud to be a four-time Magnet-designated hospital and home to the DFW area's only AACN Beacon Gold adult intensive care unit. Our team members enjoy outstanding benefits, including an on-site childcare center designed to support working parents.

If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together!