Physical Therapist – Full-time, 8:00am to 5:00pm

Are you looking for a rewarding career with great benefits? We’re looking for a Physical Therapist like you to join our Texas Health family.

Position Highlights

• Work location: is 1301 Pennsylvania Ave, Fort Worth TX 76104 / Justin Tower

• Work environment: PT/OT/ST Inpatient Clinic

• Work hours: Full-time, 40 hours weekly; 8:00am to 5:00pm

Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth is a 726-bed, Magnet-designated regional referral center that has served the residents of Tarrant County and surroundings communities since 1930. Hospital services include cardiovascular care, high-risk obstetrics, gynecology, orthopedics and sports medicine, neonatal intensive care, and trauma/emergency medicine. In early 2014, Texas Health Fort Worth will be opening a new 75,000 square foot Emergency Services Center, one of the largest in the region. Texas Health Fort Worth has more than 4,000 employees, 200 volunteers and nearly 1,000 physicians on its medical staff. Texas Health Fort Worth recently received national recognition for its oncology program and was named “Best Place to Have a Baby” in Tarrant County. The hospital is also a designated Cycle III Chest Pain Center by the Society of Chest Pain Centers We invite you to join us in furthering your career and our accomplishments and philosophy of excellence.

Qualifications - External

• Bachelor’s Degree or completion of a Physical Therapy program (required)

• Previous experience (preferred)

• PT - Texas Physical Therapy License (required)

• BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care (required)

Position Responsibilities Texas Health Physical Therapists are responsible for using therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to patient age and desire for treatment. Performing treatment procedures that are within the scope of the professional license Utilizing a variety of treatment techniques to achieve goals, if necessary determining patient response to treatment and evaluates progress.

In addition to the required qualifications, a successful Physical Therapist will

• determine plan for care, and/or appropriate therapeutic interventions to achieve stated goals

• demonstrate competence in the performance of age appropriate patient assessment and individualizes care based on age specific needs.

• motivate non-compliant or unmotivated patients to participate in therapy

• follows directions of circulating nurse in obtaining equipment, instruments and supplies as requested.

• maintain patient safety throughout treatment and communicate with physicians and other healthcare personnel as appropriate regarding patient care issues.

• educate patient and family through instruction, demonstration, and/or appropriate handouts in treatment plan, safety issues, home programs/self management and assistive equipment.

Why Texas Health As a Texas Health Physical Therapist you’ll enjoy top-notch benefits including 401(k) with match, paid time off, competitive health insurance choices, healthcare and dependent care spending account options, wellness programs to keep you and your family healthy, tuition reimbursement, a student loan repayment program and more.

At Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture make THPG a great place to work.

Here are a few of our recent awards:

• 2021 FORTUNE Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®” (7th year in a row)

• Becker's Healthcare "150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare" (4 years running)

• “America’s Best Employers for Diversity” list by Forbes

• A “100 Best Workplaces for Millennials" by Fortune and Great Place to Work®

Additional perks of being a Physical Therapist

• Gain a sense of accomplishment by contributing in a teamwork environment

• Positively impact patients’ quality of life

• Receive excellent mentorship, comprehensive training and dedicated clinical leadership resources

• Enjoy opportunities for growth

Explore our Texas Health careers site for info like Benefits , Job Listings by Category , recent Awards we’ve won and more.

Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org

Education

Bachelor's Degree Completion of a Physical Therapy program Req

Experience

none and

Licenses and Certifications

PT - Physical Therapist Texas Physical Therapy License Upon Hire Req And

BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Req

Skills

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

Supervision

Individual Contributor

ADA Requirements

Working Outdoors 1-33%

Working Indoors 67% or more

Mechanical Hazards 1-33%

Electrical Hazards 1-33%

Explosive Hazards 1-33%

Chemical Hazards 1-33%

Wet Hazards 1-33%

Heights 1-33%

OSHA

Tasks involving exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.

Physical Demands

Medium Work

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We 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.