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Job description
Physical Therapist (P.T.) Acute Care
nPRN
nBring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together
nnn **Work location:** Texas Health Ft. Worth, 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, Ft. Worth, TX 76104nn
nn Physical Therapy departmentnn
n nnWork hours: PRN: On an as needed basis, coverage between Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM, with some weekends and holidays. Weekend requirement: 4 weekend days every quarter and 1 holiday per year.
n nPhysical Therapy department highlights:
nnn Supporting the 815-bed, Magnet-designated, full-service hospital that has served the Ft. Worth and surrounding community since 1930nn
nn A rewarding career with family-friendly hoursnn
nn Level I trauma center and Comprehensive Stroke centernn
n nnnAdvanced Total Hip Program
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nnAdvanced Total Knee Program
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nnBRAIN tumor program certified with gold seal of approval
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nnSpine surgery certified
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nnPrimary heart attack center
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nnGeriatric hip fracture program
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nnNeurotrauma program certified
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n nHere's What You Need
nnn Bachelor's degree completion of a Physical Therapist program required.nn
nn Acute care experience preferred, but New Grads are welcome!nn
nn PT - Physical Therapist Texas - Physical Therapy License Upon Hire Requirednn
nn BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Requirednn
nn Good verbal and written communication skills in English.nn
nn Problem-solving ability, Ability to teach others and Time management skills.nn
nn Good interpersonal and customer service skills, Basic leadership skillsnn
n nStaff Certifications:
nnnGeriatric Clinical Specialists (ABPTS)
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nnOrthopedic Clinical Specialists (ABPTS)
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nnWound Management Clinical Specialist (ABPTS)
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nnCertified lymphedema therapists
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nnCertified hand therapists
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n nWhat You Will Do
nnn Performs age-appropriate patient assessment and establishes plan of care.nn
nn Performs treatment procedures/techniques that are within the scope of the professional license.nn
nn Educates patient and family through instruction, demonstration, and/or appropriate handouts in treatment plan, safety issues, home programs/self-management and assistive equipment.nn
nn Initiates therapy discharge planning in collaboration with care team and patient based on prognosis and expected discharge disposition.nn
nn Attends and/or leads hospital, department, and community meetings / educational in-services.nn
nn Strong commitment to interdisciplinary collaborationnn
n nAdditional perks of being a Texas Health Physical Therapist
nnn Benefits include 401k, and discounts in the cafeteria.nn
nn Delivery of high quality of patient care through education, research, and innovations in practice.nn
nn A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.nn
nn Explore our Texas Health careers site ( for info like Benefits ( , Job Listings by Category ( , recent Awards ( we've won and more.nn
n nDo you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to .
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nTexas Health requires a resume when an application is submitted.Employment opportunities are only reflective of wholly owned Texas Health Resources entities.
nWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employees or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Worksite address
fort worth, TX, 76102, US
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