Physical Therapist- PRN

Ernest Health•Plano, TX

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About The Position

North Texas Rehabilitation Institute is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist in Plano, Texas. The 48-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital serves the North Dallas region as part of the Ernest Health network. It provides comprehensive rehabilitation for patients recovering from stroke, brain injury, orthopedic and trauma surgery, and other complex medical conditions. The hospital is recognized as a CIHQ Center of Excellence in Rehabilitation Services and Stroke Care and emphasizes collaborative care, innovative therapy programs, individualized treatment, and measurable recovery outcomes. The Physical Therapist provides services to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities. The role includes reviewing patients’ medical histories, evaluating their physical abilities and potential response to therapy, and developing treatment plans. The therapist integrates the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.

Requirements

Current and valid licensure as a Physical Therapist.
Basic Life Support/CPR certification from an approved vendor.
Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
Understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
Competency in providing care according to established standards.
Ability to apply age-specific standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines when caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
Effective organizational and time-management skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection-control standards.

Nice To Haves

One year of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

Provide services to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities in patients with injuries or disease.
Examine patients’ medical histories.
Evaluate patients’ physical abilities and potential to respond to therapy.
Develop treatment plans.
Integrate the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.