Acute Physical Therapist

Your future role at a glance

Location: Smithville, TX Hospital: Seton Smithville Regional Hospital Department: Physical Therapy Schedule: PRN | Days

Life at Ascension:

Where purpose meets opportunity Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

How you'll make an impact in this role

Complete individualized patient evaluations and participate in developing and implementing individual care plans through collaboration with physicians and patient care teams, including patient and family.

Provide, document and direct skilled and purposeful therapeutic care to progress the patient through their plan of care.

Instruct and educate patient/family/caregivers in the use of therapy and compensatory rehabilitation in relation to their diagnosis.

Prioritize caseload, determine patient care needs and coordinate with therapy and medical staff for appropriate assignments/handoff.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Licensed Rehab Therapist specializing in Physical Therapy (RPT) credentialed from the Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Bachelors degree required.
• Masters degree preferred.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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E-Verify statement

Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.