Physical Therapist

Prime Healthcare • Weslaco, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist provides medically prescribed consultative and therapeutic services to restore function and prevent disability in patients with musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, and/or integumentary disorders. The role helps patients regain mobility and function after illness, injury, or surgery through assessments, exercises, and early mobilization. The Physical Therapist also assists with pain management, educates patients and families, and supports discharge planning for safe transitions after hospitalization. Responsibilities are performed in accordance with Physical Therapy and hospital policies and applicable state and federal regulatory, licensing, and accrediting requirements.

The position is full-time, onsite at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco, Texas, working day shifts from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in eight-hour shifts. A sign-on bonus of $10,000 is available for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply, with details discussed during the interview process.

Requirements

• Bachelor's, master's, doctorate, or certificate degree in Physical Therapy.
• Current state Physical Therapy license.
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintenance of current certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide medically prescribed consultative and therapeutic services to restore function and prevent disability in patients with musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, and/or integumentary disorders.
• Help patients regain mobility and function after illness, injury, or surgery through assessments, exercises, and early mobilization.
• Assist with pain management.
• Educate patients and families.
• Support discharge planning to ensure safe transitions after hospitalization.
• Perform responsibilities in accordance with Physical Therapy and hospital policies and applicable regulatory, licensing, and accrediting requirements.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA, and other leave options
• Employer 401(k) options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• $10,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time