Weekend Acute Care Physical Therapist

HCA Healthcare, Inc.

Austin (TX)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) match

Education support

Disability insurance

Job summary

Heart Hospital of Austin, part of HCA Healthcare, is seeking a Physical Therapist to support weekend coverage. You will assess patients, design personalized therapy plans, and deliver evidence-based interventions to improve mobility and reduce pain within a collaborative care team.

The role emphasizes education for patients and families, progress monitoring, and mentoring therapy assistants, aligning with HCA Healthcare values of excellence and integrity.

Qualifications

Licensed Physical Therapist (LPT) is required.
Bachelor's Degree is required.
Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
No travel required.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patient abilities and develop personalized treatment plans with physicians and the care team.
Deliver evidence-based interventions that restore movement and reduce pain.
Monitor progress and refine therapy plans with timely documentation of outcomes.
Educate patients and families on exercise programs and safe practices.
Collaborate across disciplines for cohesive patient-centered care and smooth transitions.
Lead by example by mentoring therapy assistants or students.

Skills

Patient evaluation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Mentoring/leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Licensed Physical Therapist (LPT)

Job description

The role emphasizes education for patients and families, progress monitoring, and mentoring therapy assistants, aligning with HCA Healthcare values of excellence and integrity.

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