Acute Care Physical Therapist
Tyler, TX
HonorVet Technologies
5x8 hrs
Referral Bonus

Title: Physical Therapist – Acute Care Hospital
Location: Tyler, TX
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 5x8 hours (08:00 – 16:30)

Job Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services across acute care hospital settings, with potential exposure to outpatient, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing environments

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, and functional independence

• Deliver therapeutic interventions for orthopedic and neurologic conditions, including post-operative and post-acute care

• Perform ongoing reassessments and support discharge planning

• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs, safety, and functional mobility

• Document evaluations, treatments, and patient progress accurately using the electronic medical record

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes

Required Skills & Requirements

• Active state Physical Therapist license (pending license accepted)

• BLS certification

• Minimum of 1 year of physical therapy experience

• Prior travel experience required

• Required experience with Epic electronic medical record system

• Strong skills in body mechanics, patient assessment, and therapeutic intervention

• Ability to work in an acute care hospital environment

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience across multiple settings including acute care, rehabilitation hospitals, outpatient clinics, and skilled nursing facilities

• Orthopedic experience including spine conditions, post–joint replacement, and post-surgical rehabilitation

• Neurologic rehabilitation experience including stroke, Parkinson's disease, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, and cognitive disorders

• Strong patient and family education skills

• Flexibility and adaptability in fast-paced clinical environments