About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Provide patient-centered physical therapy services for inpatient and outpatient referrals. You will assess functional and cognitive status, develop measurable treatment plans with patient/family participation, implement evidence-based interventions, document progress, and support timely discharge planning. You will also support clinical program development, departmental operations, and training/supervision of students, assistants, and volunteers on behalf of the confidential client.

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Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive diagnostic evaluations considering diagnosis- and age-specific needs.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans with measurable goals; involve patient and family.
• Document initial evaluations, daily/weekly progress notes, discharge summaries, and other clinical notes per policy.
• Participate in patient care conferences, family conferences, in-services, and interdisciplinary meetings.
• Provide patient/family education, counseling, and coordinate discharge planning.
• Assist with coordination and supervision of PT and PTA student programs and volunteer programs.
• Support orientation of new staff, scheduling to ensure quality coverage, and supervision as needed.
• Contribute to performance improvement activities and departmental productivity initiatives.
• Maintain relationships with referral sources and community agencies for appropriate referrals.
• Identify and promote educational and research opportunities for self, department, and community.
• Perform other related duties as directed by the confidential client.

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Qualifications

• Degree: Bachelor's, Master’s, or entry-level Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Licensure: Licensed Physical Therapist by the Texas Executive Council of Physical and Occupational Therapy Examiners (required).
• Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.
• Experience: No prior experience required; clinical experience is a plus.
• Skills: Strong clinical assessment and documentation skills, ability to create measurable treatment goals, excellent communication and patient-education abilities, and ability to supervise/support students and assistants.
• Equipment/Modalities: Knowledge of all modalities/equipment used by physical therapists as outlined by the Texas Executive Council.

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Schedule & Employment Type

• Work schedule: PRN — Per Diem / As-Needed (flexible scheduling; shifts scheduled based on departmental needs).
• Employment type: Temporary / Per Diem as arranged with the confidential client.
• Location: White Oak, TX (on-site).
• Estimated salary: $50,944 per year (estimated).

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Why Join

• Flexible PRN/per-diem scheduling that can fit varied availability.
• Opportunities to mentor students and support clinical program development.
• Work with an integrated care team focused on patient outcomes and professional development.
• Access to ongoing education and performance improvement initiatives.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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