Physical Therapist – Acute Care (Part-time/Weekends)

Physical Therapist – Acute Care Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together Work Location: Texas Health Allen, 1105 Central Expwy North, Allen, TX 75013 Work Hours: Part-time Weekends; Days 24-hours per week (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: 8:00 am-4:30 pm) will work one holiday per year Orientation/Training: Must be able to attend orientation/training Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm during the first week of hire Rehab Department Highlights: Strong team of Rehab clinicians Strong hospital leadership Strong team of physicians

• Here’s What You Need Bachelor's Degree Completion of a Physical Therapy program Required One-year acute care PT experience preferred PT - Physical Therapist Texas Physical Therapy License Upon Hire Required And 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; Time management skills; Good interpersonal and customer service skills, Basic leadership skills What You Will Do Performs age-appropriate patient treatment Uses therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to patient age and desire for treatment Performs treatment procedures that are within the scope of the professional license Performs/delegates technical procedures appropriately and safely Utilizes a variety of treatment techniques to achieve goals, if necessary Determines patient response to treatment and evaluates progress (reassessment) Educate patients and family through instruction, demonstration, and/or appropriate handouts in treatment plan, safety issues, home programs/self-management and assistive equipment Maintains patient safety throughout treatment Communicates with physicians and other healthcare personnel as appropriate regarding patient care issues Demonstrates competence in the performance of age-appropriate patient treatment and individualizes care based on age specific needs Motivates non-compliant or unmotivated patients to participate in therapy Additional perks of being a Texas Health Physical Therapist Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment programs as well as several other benefits.
• Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.
• Entity Highlights: Texas Health Allen has served our community and the surrounding Collin County areas since 2000.
• Our 88-bed, acute-care hospital provides quality medical care to patients from Allen, Lucas, Fairview, McKinney, Melissa, Wylie, and nearby communities.