Physical Therapist (PT) PRN

Lifepoint Health • Arlington, TX

5h • Onsite

About The Position

Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Arlington, operated jointly with Lifepoint Health, Texas Health Resources, and Methodist Hospital System, is committed to prioritizing the well-being of its staff to ensure exceptional patient care. As a Physical Therapist (PT), you will contribute to providing superior patient care that exceeds industry standards and patient expectations. This role offers the opportunity to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team, caring for patients in the Arlington area who require continued care for complete recovery. The hospital is a 40-private bed, state-of-the-art inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital, dedicated to serving the Arlington, TX community. The organization is driven by a strong mission to serve the community and seeks enthusiastic individuals dedicated to superior patient care.

Requirements

• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state where the hospital is located
• Current BLS/CPR Card

Nice To Haves

• Inpatient rehab experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility and accountability for the care of those patients being treated by Physical Therapist Assistants and Therapy techs. May be assigned to orient staff and students and assume the duties and responsibilities of the supervisor in the absence of that individual
• Assesses patients’ needs; identifies and initiates appropriate physical therapy interventions; works cooperatively with other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional physical therapy practice and interdisciplinary teamwork
• Observes and evaluates treatment affect, accomplishment of short and long term goals. Recommends change to physician, if needed
• Performs an appropriate assessment on each patient and performs reassessments, as per policy. Performs accurate and timely QI scoring. The population is adult and geriatric patients requiring an adult medical rehabilitation program and services
• Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function of participation in rehabilitation; makes appropriate interventions to reduce pain; makes appropriate physician contact for intervention
• Formulates and updates patient specific plan of care for physical therapy
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree