Physical Therapist (P.T.) Acute Care PRN
Not Disclosed•Per-DiemOn-site
location_onFort Worth Main Post Office, 251, West Lancaster Avenue, Downtown Fort Worth, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, 76102, United States
About the Team
Texas Health Ft. Worth is a Magnet-designated, 815-bed, full-service hospital that has served the Ft. Worth community since 1930. As a Level I trauma center and Comprehensive Stroke center, our facility is dedicated to delivering advanced care across a wide spectrum of specialties, including spine surgery, neurotrauma, and primary heart attack programs. We are committed to being Better + Together, fostering a supportive, team-oriented environment where professionals can grow while delivering high-quality patient care through education, research, and innovation.
About the Role
As a Physical Therapist (P.T.) in our Inpatient department, you will join a dynamic team supporting a diverse patient population. This PRN role offers the flexibility of working on an as-needed basis, with coverage primarily between Monday and Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM, though some weekends and holidays may be required. Whether you are a new graduate or an experienced acute care professional, you will play a vital role in our mission to provide exceptional rehabilitation services.
In this position, you will perform age-appropriate patient assessments and establish comprehensive plans of care. Your day-to-day involves executing treatment procedures within your professional scope, educating patients and their families on safety, home programs, and self-management, and initiating discharge planning in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team. You will also have the opportunity to lead or attend departmental and community meetings, contributing to a culture of strong collaboration and continuous learning.
Hiring Process
If you have questions or concerns about this opportunity, please feel free to email recruitment@texashealth.org for assistance.
Equal Opportunity
Texas Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Fort Worth Main Post Office, 251, West Lancaster Avenue, Downtown Fort Worth, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, 76102, United States
Fort Worth, Texas
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleAttend and lead hospital, department, and community meetings or educational in-services
- check_circleInitiate therapy discharge planning in collaboration with the care team and patients
- check_circleExecute treatment procedures and techniques within the scope of professional license
- check_circlePerform age-appropriate patient assessments and establish plans of care
- check_circleCollaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality patient care
- check_circleEducate patients and families on treatment plans, safety, and self-management strategies
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's degree completion of a Physical Therapist program required
- verifiedPT - Physical Therapist Texas - Physical Therapy License Upon Hire Required
- verifiedBCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Required
Nice to Have
Acute care experience
Benefits & Perks
check_circle401k retirement plancheck_circleCafeteria discounts
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Skills: Physical Therapy, Acute Care, BCLS, Geriatric Clinical Specialists, Orthopedic Clinical Specialists, Wound Management Clinical Specialist, Certified Lymphedema Therapists, Certified Hand Therapists.
Education: Bachelor's degree completion of a Physical Therapist program required.
Frequently asked questions about Physical Therapist (P.T.) Acute Care PRN at REF
What does a Physical Therapist (P.T.) Acute Care PRN at REF do?expand_more
A Physical Therapist (P.T.) Acute Care PRN at REF is responsible for the following: Attend and lead hospital, department, and community meetings or educational in-services; Initiate therapy discharge planning in collaboration with the care team and patients; Execute treatment procedures and techniques within the scope of professional license; and Perform age-appropriate patient assessments and establish plans of care.
What are the requirements for this Physical Therapist (P.T.) Acute Care PRN role?expand_more
REF is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Bachelor's degree completion of a Physical Therapist program required; 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.
Where is the Physical Therapist (P.T.) Acute Care PRN role at REF located?expand_more
Physical Therapist (P.T.) Acute Care PRN at REF is based in Fort Worth Main Post Office, 251, West Lancaster Avenue, Downtown Fort Worth, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, 76102, United States. This is a on-site role.
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REF has listed this Physical Therapist (P.T.) Acute Care PRN role as on-site.
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Candidates for Physical Therapist (P.T.) Acute Care PRN at REF should have mid level.
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Key skills for Physical Therapist (P.T.) Acute Care PRN at REF include Physical Therapy; Acute Care; BCLS; Geriatric Clinical Specialists; Orthopedic Clinical Specialists; Wound Management Clinical Specialist; Certified Lymphedema Therapists; and Certified Hand Therapists.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree completion of a Physical Therapist program required.
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Physical Therapist (P.T.) Acute Care PRN at REF is part of the healthcare & nursing job category on Recrutus.