Physical Therapist - Acute Care - Part time (Weekends)

Physical Therapist – Acute Care – Part Time (Weekends) Location: Texas Health Dallas, 8200 Walnut Hill Lane, TX 75231. Work hours: Part Time – Weekends (Fri, Sat, Sun). Shift times are flexible within department hours of operation (7:30am – 6:30pm). Department Highlights Flexible scheduling that allows for work/life balance Variety of patients in a fast‑paced, high‑volume department Supportive environment with mentoring from experienced clinicians (Neuro, Cardiac, Geriatric, Neonatal, Lymphedema, Vestibular specialists) Staff‑led process improvement teams dedicated to high‑quality, evidence‑based care Texas Health Dallas is a Level1 Trauma Center and DNV Comprehensive Stroke Center Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree: Completion of an accredited Physical Therapy program required 1‑year experience in acute care strongly preferred Active Texas Physical Therapy License upon hire required BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) prior to independent patient care and maintained quarterly upon hire required Strong 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 Responsibilities Use therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to patient age and treatment goals Perform treatment procedures within the scope of the professional license Perform or delegate technical procedures appropriately and safely Utilize a variety of treatment techniques to achieve goals as needed Determine patient response to treatment and evaluate progress (reassessment) Educate patient and family through instruction, demonstration, and handouts on the treatment plan, safety issues, home programs, and assistive equipment Maintain patient safety throughout treatment Communicate with physicians and other healthcare personnel regarding patient care issues Demonstrate competence in age‑appropriate patient treatment and individualize care based on age‑specific needs Motivate non‑compliant or unmotivated patients to participate in therapy Benefits Benefits include 401(k), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Programs, and other benefits Delivery of high‑quality patient care Supportive, team environment #J-18808-Ljbffr