Physical Therapist (P.T.) Full-time Acute Care

Texas Health Resources•Fort Worth, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Health is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist (P.T.) for their Acute Care department at Texas Health Ft. Worth. This role supports an 815-bed, Magnet-designated hospital that has been serving the Ft. Worth community since 1930. The department is a Level I trauma center and Comprehensive Stroke center, with specialized programs including Advanced Total Hip and Knee, Brian Tumor, Spine Surgery, Primary Heart Attack, Geriatric Hip Fracture, and Neurotrauma.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree completion of a Physical Therapist program required.
No experience needed - New grads are welcome!
PT - Physical Therapist Texas - Physical Therapy License Upon Hire Required
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Required
Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
Problem-solving ability, Ability to teach others and Time management skills.
Good interpersonal and customer service skills, Basic leadership skills

Nice To Haves

Geriatric Clinical Specialists (ABPTS)
Orthopedic Clinical Specialists (ABPTS)
Wound Management Clinical Specialist (ABPTS)
Certified lymphedema therapists
Certified hand therapists

Responsibilities

Performs age-appropriate patient assessment and establishes plan of care.
Performs treatment procedures/techniques that are within the scope of the professional license.
Educates patient and family through instruction, demonstration, and/or appropriate handouts in treatment plan, safety issues, home programs/self-management and assistive equipment.
Initiates therapy discharge planning in collaboration with care team and patient based on prognosis and expected discharge disposition.
Attends and/or leads hospital, department, and community meetings / educational in-services.
Strong commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration