Physical Therapist - Full Time - Acute Care

Methodist Health System Richardson, Texas, US

About the Role

JR1000039948

Hours of Work :

Day Shift

Days Of Week :

Full Time

Work Shift :

Job Description :

Your Job: In this highly technical, fast-paced, and rewarding position, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide the very best care for patients. The Physical Therapist 1 responsibility is to render professional and technical physical therapy to assigned patients. Provides direct and indirect patient care using the Practice of Physical Therapy Act/Rules process (evaluation, treatment planning and implementation, ongoing re-assessment and discharge planning). Your Job Requirements: • Graduate of an accredited baccalaureate or post-baccalaureate program in Physical Therapy • Current Basic Life Support Certification • Required Valid Texas License or Temporary License • 1 year Licensed PT Your Job Responsibilities: • Communicate clearly and openly • Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment • Be accountable for your performance • Always look for ways to improve the patient experience • Take initiative for your professional growth • Be engaged and eager to build a winning team

Methodist Richardson Medical Center is a 443-bed, full-service, acute care hospital that serves Richardson, Garland, Plano, and surrounding areas in Dallas and Collin counties. We are a Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center as well as the nation’s first hospital to receive The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Pancreatic/Hepatic/Biliary Cancer Certification. We also provide services at Methodist Richardson Medical Center – Campus for Continuing Care, which include a behavioral health and addiction recovery unit, inpatient rehabilitation, long-term acute care, and more. We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

  • Magnet®-designated hospital

  • 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review, 2023

  • Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023

  • Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023

  • Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

  • Level III Trauma Center

        

Methodist Health System, Dallas, Texas

Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by Modern Healthcare, Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others. Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

• Magnet® designations for Methodist Dallas, Methodist Charlton, Methodist Mansfield, and Methodist Richardson Medical Centers

• Press Ganey HX24 Health System of the Year, 2024

• Fair360 Top 10 Healthcare Employer for Inclusion and Fairness, 2024

• 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review, 2024

• Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023

• Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023

Responsibilities

  • Provide physical therapy evaluation, treatment planning, and discharge planning.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to deliver patient care.
  • Ensure compliance with Practice of Physical Therapy Act/Rules.

Qualifications

  • State PT license
  • Bachelor's in Physical Therapy
  • BLS certification

Required Skills

physical therapy evaluation treatment planning discharge planning team collaboration

Keywords

PT acute care therapist physical therapy hospital

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