Physical Therapist PRN
About The Position
Rio Grande Regional Hospital is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist to help patients regain strength, restore mobility, and rebuild confidence following illness, injury, or surgery. The therapist works with physicians and the care team to assess patients and develop personalized therapy plans focused on meaningful goals, active engagement, and patient outcomes. The role involves delivering evidence-based interventions, monitoring patient progress, refining treatment plans, documenting outcomes, and educating patients and families on exercises, adaptive techniques, and safe practices. The therapist collaborates across disciplines to support patient-centered care and recovery transitions, and may mentor therapy assistants or students while upholding HCA Healthcare’s values of excellence, compassion, and integrity. The position requires at least two shifts per month, which may include weekdays, weekends, and/or holidays.
Requirements
- Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
- Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of Texas.
- Bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree from a physical therapy program.
- Must be able to work a minimum of two shifts per month; shifts may include weekdays, weekends, and/or holidays.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patient abilities and develop personalized treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and the care team.
- Deliver evidence-based interventions to restore movement, reduce pain, and enhance quality of life.
- Monitor patient progress, refine therapy plans, and document outcomes accurately and promptly.
- Educate patients and families on exercise programs, adaptive techniques, and safe practices that promote independence.
- Collaborate across disciplines to provide cohesive, patient-centered care and smooth transitions throughout recovery.
- Mentor therapy assistants or students while upholding HCA Healthcare’s values.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
- Time-away programs, including paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, financial wellbeing counseling, and related resources.
- Education support, including tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
- Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
- Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
- Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.
