Physical Therapist - NICU

Salary : $34.67 - $51.50 an hour

Full-time Days (Rotating Weekends)

Introduction

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a NICU Physical Therapist with Methodist Hospital Metropolitan you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Benefits

Methodist Hospital Metropolitan, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues.

The available plans and programs include :

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to Full time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues?

Join the Methodist Hospital Metropolitan family! We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Physical Therapist to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Physical Therapist provides high-quality, patient-centered care by managing the complete process of therapeutic care of an assigned group of patients in coordination with the physician and the patient care team.

The Physical Therapist completes patient assessments and participates in developing and implementing individualized care plans focusing on goal achievement, patient engagement, and positive patient experience.

The Physical Therapist provides or directs a majority of the patient's physical therapy to support patients throughout the continuum of care.

What you will do in this role :

• You will provide evaluations and treatment interventions within the scope of practice established by law and professional code of ethics.
• You will assess and evaluate therapeutic / rehabilitative / functional status and participate in the development of the total plan of care.
• You will provide purposeful and skilled therapeutic care at patient's home, using procedures and techniques to produce a change in condition / function consistent with the physician's plan of care.
• You will instruct patient / family / caregiver in the use of therapies, exercises, therapeutic appliances, and / or prosthetic devices to be used outside of therapy sessions.
• You will prioritize caseload, determine daily staffing needs and coordinate assignments / handoffs.

What qualifications you will need :

• Bachelors of Science, or higher degree from a university in Physical Therapy.
• Prefer one or more years of experience in a NICU Physical Therapy Setting
• Physical Therapy License issued by The Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy (ECPTOTE) Texas State Board
• Basic Cardiac Life Support
• Methodist Metropolitan Rehab offers a flexible schedule, and late afternoon / weekend pay differentials. Mentorship and training is provided for both Acute Care and Inpatient Rehab;

employees will gain experience in both areas. We offer "lunch and learns", in-service, and virtual classes / courses to help you with your growth and development.

Check out this video to see the Inpatient Rehab unit at Methodist Metropolitan.

Methodist Hospital Metropolitan houses 370 bed. We house the largest emergency room in downtown San Antonio. Our women's pavilion is the only freestanding, center city facility dedicated to the health of women and their newborn babies.

We welcome nearly 3,000 newborns into the world each year. We are home to the Methodist Weight Loss Center. We have been designated an American Society for Metabolic Surgery Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence®.

Our hospital has been recognized by Modern Healthcare as a Best Place to Work in Healthcare. For the fifth consecutive year we are recognized as a Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation.

We are the first hospital in San Antonio to achieve Pathway to Excellence designation. Methodist Hospital Metropolitan has been recognized by Leapfrog for focus on safety and quality.

We received a Grade A Hospital Safety Score for 8 consecutive rating periods. We are proud to be an Accredited Chest Pain Center by the American College of Cardiology and Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission.

We were the premier Texas hospital to earn a Gold Seal of Approval for Sepsis Certification. Join our accredited team today.

There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Physical Therapist opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.