Physical Therapist (PT) Acute Care (Inpatient/PRN)
About The Position
The Physical Therapist provides acute-care inpatient physical therapy at Texas Health Frisco. The role delivers age-appropriate treatment, assesses patient responses and progress, and adapts care to individual needs. The therapist educates patients and families about treatment plans, safety, home programs, self-management, and assistive equipment, while maintaining patient safety and communicating with physicians and other healthcare personnel. New graduates are welcome to apply. This is an as-needed PRN position on the day shift, with weekday and weekend shifts from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The PRN agreement requires three shifts per month, including at least one weekend shift. Self-scheduling, educational and career growth opportunities, and a supportive team environment are highlighted.
Requirements
- Completion of a Physical Therapy program; a bachelor's degree is required.
- Texas Physical Therapy licensure required upon hire.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required before providing independent patient care and must be maintained quarterly.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- New graduates are welcome to apply.
Responsibilities
- Use therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to the patient's age and willingness to participate.
- Perform treatment procedures within the scope of the professional license.
- Perform or delegate technical procedures appropriately and safely.
- Use a variety of treatment techniques as needed to achieve patient goals.
- Determine patient responses to treatment and evaluate progress through reassessment.
- Educate patients and families through instruction, demonstration, or handouts about treatment plans, safety, home programs, self-management, and assistive equipment.
- Maintain patient safety throughout treatment.
- Communicate with physicians and other healthcare personnel as appropriate about patient care issues.
- Demonstrate competence in age-appropriate treatment and individualize care based on age-specific needs.
- Motivate patients who are non-compliant or unmotivated to participate in therapy.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discount programs
- Self-scheduling to support work-life balance
- Educational and career growth opportunities
- Supportive team environment
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Career Level
Entry Level
