Physical Therapist Acute Care

Company: Methodist Health System
Location: Allen
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Physical Therapist Acute Care at Methodist Health System summary: Provide acute-care physical therapy services in a fast-paced hospital setting, performing evaluations, treatment planning, implementation, reassessment, and discharge planning while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Requires a graduate degree in Physical Therapy, current BLS, a Texas PT license (or temporary), and at least one year of licensed PT experience. Work schedule is Monday–Friday 8:00–4:30 with one weekend per month at a 443-bed acute care hospital offering specialized services like stroke and trauma care. Hours of Work : 8:00-4:30 Days Of Week : M-F with one weekend per month Work Shift : 8X5 Day (United States of America) Job Description : Your Job: In this highly technical, fast-paced, and rewarding position, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide the very best care for patients. The Physical Therapist 1 responsibility is to render professional and technical physical therapy to assigned patients. Provides direct and indirect patient care using the Practice of Physical Therapy Act/Rules process (evaluation, treatment planning and implementation, ongoing re-assessment and discharge planning). Your Job Requirements: • Graduate of an accredited baccalaureate or post-baccalaureate program in Physical Therapy • Current Basic Life Support Certification • Required Valid Texas License or Temporary License • 1 year Licensed PT Your Job Responsibilities: • Communicate clearly and openly • Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment • Be accountable for your performance • Always look for ways to improve the patient experience • Take initiative for your professional growth • Be engaged and eager to build a winning team Methodist Richardson Medical Center is a 443-bed, full-service, acute care hospital that serves Richardson, Garland, Plano, and surrounding areas in Dallas and Collin counties. We are a Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center as well as the nation’s first hospital to receive The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval ® for Pancreatic/Hepatic/Biliary Cancer Certification. We also provide services at Methodist Richardson Medical Center – Campus for Continuing Care, which include a behavioral health and addiction recovery unit, inpatient rehabilitation, long-term acute care, and more. We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned: Magnet®-designated hospital 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review , 2023 Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023 Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023 Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Level III Trauma Center Keywords: acute care physical therapist, hospital physical therapy, inpatient rehabilitation, stroke center therapy, patient evaluation and treatment, discharge planning, BLS certified PT, licensed physical therapist Texas, multidisciplinary care, rehabilitation services

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