Physical Therapist (PT) Inpatient (PRN/Days)

Texas Health•Plano, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist provides inpatient care at Texas Health Plano. The role delivers age-appropriate treatment, selects and uses therapeutic techniques suited to the patient’s age and treatment goals, and performs procedures within the scope of the professional license. The therapist evaluates patient response and progress, maintains safety, and adapts care to individual age-specific needs. The therapist educates patients and families about treatment plans, safety, home programs and self-management, and assistive equipment. The role also involves communicating with physicians and other healthcare personnel about patient care and motivating patients who are unwilling or unmotivated to participate in therapy. This is a PRN/as-needed position on day shifts, with variable weekday and weekend scheduling, two weekend shifts per month, and holiday requirements. The employee must attend orientation and training Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the first week of hire. The Inpatient Rehab Department describes its team as engaged and inclusive, with a focus on exceptional patient care.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and completion of a Physical Therapy program, required upon hire.
Texas Physical Therapy License, required upon hire.
BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support), required before providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly.
Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
Problem-solving ability.
Ability to teach others.
Time-management skills.
Good interpersonal and customer service skills.
Basic leadership skills.
Must be able to attend orientation and training Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the first week of hire.

Nice To Haves

Acute care experience is helpful.

Responsibilities

Perform age-appropriate patient treatment.
Use therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to the patient’s age and willingness to participate in treatment.
Perform treatment procedures within the scope of the professional license.
Perform or delegate technical procedures appropriately and safely.
Use a variety of treatment techniques to achieve goals, as necessary.
Determine patient response to treatment and evaluate progress through reassessment.
Educate patients and families through instruction, demonstration, or handouts about treatment plans, safety, home programs and self-management, and assistive equipment.
Maintain patient safety throughout treatment.
Communicate with physicians and other healthcare personnel as appropriate regarding patient care issues.
Demonstrate competence in age-appropriate treatment and individualize care based on age-specific needs.
Motivate non-compliant or unmotivated patients to participate in therapy.