Physical Therapist
Prime Healthcare•Mesquite, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
The Physical Therapist helps patients regain mobility and function after illness, injury, or surgery through assessments, exercises, and early mobilization. The role also supports pain management, educates patients and families, and contributes to discharge planning to ensure safe transitions after hospitalization. This is a per diem position at Dallas Regional Medical Center in Mesquite, Texas, with day/variable shifts and 8-hour shifts listed as 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate, or certificate degree in Physical Therapy.
- Current state Physical Therapy license.
- Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients’ mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional limitations.
- Develop individualized therapy plans to improve movement and function based on patients’ conditions and goals.
- Assist patients in regaining function after surgery, including joint replacements and cardiac procedures.
- Use techniques such as manual therapy, positioning, and guided movement to reduce pain and improve comfort.
- Teach patients and caregivers to perform exercises, use assistive devices such as walkers, and follow safety practices at home.
