Physical Therapist

Ernest Health • Mesquite, TX

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist provides inpatient rehabilitation services at Mesquite Rehabilitation Institute in Mesquite, Texas. The institute serves patients recovering from serious health events, including strokes, brain or spinal cord injuries, amputations, and complex orthopedic surgeries. Physical therapists work as part of an interdisciplinary team delivering personalized, intensive therapy to help patients regain strength and independence.

The role involves examining patients’ medical histories, evaluating physical abilities and potential responses to therapy, and developing treatment plans. The therapist integrates the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice and demonstrates competency in delivering care according to established standards.

Requirements

• Graduate degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Current and valid state Physical Therapist license.
• 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.
• Passion for patient care and ability to work as a collaborative, motivating team member.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• PPO and High Deductible medical plan options.
• Flexible spending and health savings account options.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Competitive compensation.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Wellness program with quarterly challenges and participation incentives.
• Earned Time Off, accruing from the start date.
• Clinical Career Ladder bonus program.
• Therapy Preceptor bonus program.
• Recognition, wellness, and retention programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time