Physical Therapist PRN

Physical Therapist Opportunity

Do you have the career opportunities as a Physical Therapist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Medical City Heart & Spine Hospitals which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a Physical Therapist where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

This is a PRN position, hours are typically 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday. Looking for someone to pick up at least 2 shifts per week.

The Physical Therapist (PT) provides high-quality, patient-centered care by managing the complete process of therapeutic care of an assigned group of patients in coordination with the physician and the patient care team. The Physical Therapist completes patient assessments and participates in developing and implementing individualized care plans focusing on goal achievement, patient engagement, and positive patient experience. The Physical Therapist provides or directs a majority of the patient's physical therapy to support patients throughout the continuum of care.

What you will do in this role:

• Perform comprehensive, age specific patient assessments for appropriate care setting: Acute care, Inpatient Rehab, and/or Outpatient
• Provide individualized, goal-directed care.
• Formulate a plan of care based on patient diagnosis and identified therapy related problems.
• Develop and implement teaching plans for patients concerning promotion, maintenance and restoration of patient function and independence
• Provide ongoing education, training, and emotional support to foster a partnership with the patient, family and significant others
• Provide age specific care from neonate to geriatric in the appropriate care setting: Acute care, Inpatient Rehab, and/or Outpatient
• Evaluate the patient's (individual and family) responses and outcomes to therapeutic interventions.
• Use critical thinking approach to analyze clinical data and current literature as a basis for decision making in therapy practice.
• Communicate pertinent payor needs/requirements to patient, patient family, treatment team, and physician.
• Make assignments to staff and delegate to unlicensed staff in compliance with current Physical Therapy rules and regulations and department operations.
• Assume accountability and responsibility for the quality, continuity, and coordination of therapy across the care settings.
• Act as patient advocate to implement and direct therapy care to ensure patient safety in the clinical practice environment.
• Integrate the management of information and effective communication skills in daily practice.
• Serve as a healthcare advocate in monitoring and promoting quality health care and services for the patients served.
• Participate in activities and act as a leader in promoting best practices, department specific initiatives, customer satisfaction, and process improvement.

What qualifications you will need:

• Required graduation from an accredited school at the Bachelors, Masters, or Doctoral level in Physical Therapy
• Licensed by the TX State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
• Current BLS issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross
• At least, 1 year experience as a Physical Therapist
• Strong interpersonal/communication skills
• Excellent organization/time management skills

Medical City Heart & Spine Hospitals are hospitals for specialized advanced cardiovascular and spine care. The facilities are located near Medical City Dallas. They are designed to be efficient and result in faster recoveries. We offer an enhanced patient experience. Patients will benefit from leading edge treatments and technology. We offer clinical trials. You will have access to the entire network of Medical City Healthcare hospitals and specialists.

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Physical Therapist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.