Inpatient Acute Care Physical Therapist
Bryan, TX
Olaro
5x8 hrs, Days

Physical Therapist Job Opportunity – Texas, Bryan

Position Details

• Job Title: Physical Therapist
• Location: Bryan, Texas
• Setting: Inpatient acute care
• Shift: Days (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM)
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Contract Length: 12 weeks
• Start Date: ASAP
• Patient Load Expectation:

  • 1 completed evaluation per hour
  • If providing daily treatments, expect 10 completed treatments in an 8-hour shift
• Typical Patient Types:

  • Level III trauma center cases
  • Telemetry, orthopedic, surgical, critical care, neurological, oncology, and general medical patients
  • Mostly adults and older teens
• EMR System: Meditech
• Team Support: Rehab aides, PT assistants (approx. 5 PTAs and 2-3 techs)
• Weekend Requirement:

  • 2 full weekends per month (with compensatory days during the week)
  • Possible 3 weekends in a 5-week month
• Holiday Coverage: Alternating holidays
• Uniform: Maroon scrubs
• Orientation: 3-5 days floor-specific orientation covering hospital protocols, EMR, and procedures (duration depends on acute care experience)
• Primary Coverage Area: Bryan acute care hospital, with minimal possible coverage at nearby College Station acute care hospital
• Call Requirement: None

Required Qualifications

• License: Valid Physical Therapist license for Texas
• Certifications: BLS Certification required
• Experience:

  • No explicit years of experience stated; however, orientation length varies based on acute care experience
  • Candidates must not have been employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any related facility within the past year (PRN employment through outside firms is acceptable)
• Additional Requirements:

  • Call-outs are strongly discouraged and may lead to termination
  • May be asked to precept new staff as needed

Additional Notes

• This role primarily involves evaluations but may include daily treatments.
• The position requires flexibility to work weekends and alternate holidays.
• The environment is a Level III trauma center with diverse patient populations.
• The role includes floating as needed within the hospital system.