Physical Therapist- PRN

Ernest Health•Brownsville, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

South Texas Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist in Brownsville, Texas. The hospital provides inpatient rehabilitation services to patients recovering from strokes, brain and spinal cord injuries, orthopedic injuries, and other serious conditions. Its programs include neurological, orthopedic, and cardiac/pulmonary rehabilitation, with personalized one-on-one therapy, bilingual support in English and Spanish, and family education. The hospital is Joint Commission-accredited and provides patient-centered care. 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 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 is preferred.

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 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.