Physical Therapist - PRNBring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together Work location: Texas Health Alliance 10864 Texas Health Trail TX 76244Work hours: PRN (As Needed)EducationBachelor's Degree Completion of a Physical Therapy program RequiredLicense and CertificationPT - Physical Therapist Texas Physical Therapy License Upon Hire Required AndBCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly RequiredExperience1 year of professional inpatient acute care experience strongly preferred
Performs age appropriate patient assessment and establishes plan of careObtains/verifies physician order for therapy and validates for appropriatenessEnsures that patient has given informed consent to treatmentIntegrates assessment results to identify functional problems and prioritizes care needs with patient and familySets appropriate, measurable, functional goals with time frames to address the identified problems including patient/family goals and preferencesDetermines plan for care, and/or appropriate therapeutic interventions to achieve stated goalsInitiates therapy discharge planning in collaboration with care team and patient based on prognosis and expected discharge dispositionDemonstrates competence in the performance of age appropriate patient assessment and individualizes care based on age specific needs.
Performs age appropriate patient treatmentUses therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to patient age and desire for treatmentPerforms treatment procedures that are within the scope of the professional licensePerforms/delegates technical procedures appropriately and safelyUtilizes a variety of treatment techniques to achieve goals, if necessaryUtilizes available resources (equipment, support personnel, educational resources) to maximize efficiency and productivity and to meetParticipates in orientation and training of less experienced staff, students, volunteers and observersResponsible for care provided under their direction, including that provided by licensed assistants and therapy techniciansAttends and/or leads hospital, department, and community meetings / educational in-servicesSeeks assistance/supervision/consultation as needed and reports to supervisor any problems and/or solutions regarding delivery of patient careAs required, participates appropriately in departmental safety drills / emergency proceduresPerforms Appropriate DocumentationDocuments all aspects of assessment, plan of care, and re-certifications in accordance with departmental, TJC, Medicare, and other applicable regulatory guidelinesDocuments all aspects of each treatment session in accordance with departmental, TJC, Medicare, and other applicable regulatory guidelinesObtains physician signature on all plans care and re-certifications, providing proof of all attempts to obtain signature such as documenting contacts in medical record and retaining fax cover lettersAccurately submits patient charges and records procedures according to departmental policyIf appropriate, completes all required team documentation including intake process, plan of care, and discharge summaryAs appropriate / required, completes required outcome tools and any additional documentation for outpatients, acute stroke patients and for specialty units/programs (i.e.
Lysholme, MDS, DRS, team staffing reports, etc.)Participates in strategies to meet business initiatives and unit/team, program, and department specific goals and targetsAdditional perks of being a Texas Health Benefits include 401k, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Programs, as well as other benefits. Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
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Texas Health Alliance is a 151-bed, full-service hospital located in North Fort Worth, providing trusted care since 2012. We offer convenient access to care for residents in Keller, North Richland Hills, Haslet, Roanoke, and surrounding areas. We offer advanced services across wellness, outpatient surgery, women’s imaging, and radiology—making our hospital a trusted destination for comprehensive care.
Our facility has Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Level III Trauma services. We’re also Joint Commission-accredited and hold Disease-Specific Certifications for Acute Heart Attack Ready (AHAR) and Stroke care. Texas Health Alliance is also designated as a Baby-Friendly Facility and a Pathways to Excellence hospital—demonstrating our ongoing commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care in North Fort Worth.
If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together! Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org#LI-TB2