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

Physical Therapist (P.T.)  Inpatient

PRN

 

 

·        Work location: Texas Health Ft. Worth, 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, Ft. Worth, TX 76104

·        Physical Therapy department

Work hours: PRN: On an as needed basis, coverage between Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM, with some weekends and holidays.

 

Physical Therapy department highlights:

·        Supporting the 815-bed, Magnet-designated, full-service hospital that has served the Ft. Worth and surrounding community since 1930

·        A rewarding career with family-friendly hours

·        Level I trauma center and Comprehensive Stroke center

• Advanced Total Hip Program
• Advanced Total Knee Program
• BRAIN tumor program certified with gold seal of approval
• Spine surgery certified
• Primary heart attack center
• Geriatric hip fracture program
• Neurotrauma program certified

Here’s What You Need

·        Bachelor’s degree completion of a Physical Therapist program required.

·        Acute care experience preferred, but 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

 

Staff Certifications:

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

 

What You Will Do

·        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

 

 

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Physical Therapist

·        Benefits include 401k, and discounts in the cafeteria.

·        Delivery of high quality of patient care through education, research, and innovations in practice.

·        A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

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