Physical Therapist
Phoenix Home Care and Hospice
Physical Therapist
primehealthcare· Clinical Professional
About this role
Overview
Shifts Available: Days
Employment Type: Per Diem (PD/PRN)
Hours: 8-hour
Location: Knapp Medical Center - Weslaco, TX
*Must have Neonatal Intensive Care experience (NICU).
We are seeking a Physical Therapist, sometimes referred to as a Movement Specialist, Rehab Therapist or Physiotherapist. The Physical Therapist (PT) will help patients regain mobility and function after illness, injury, or surgery through assessments, exercises, and early mobilization. They also assist with pain management, educate patients and families, and support discharge planning to ensure safe transitions after hospitalization. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PD/PRN as needed.
Responsibilities Section
- Assessing Patients: Evaluate a patient's mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional limitations
- Creating Treatment Plans: Develop individualized therapy plans to improve movement and function based on the patient’s condition and goals
- Post-Surgical Rehabilitation: Assist patients in regaining function after surgery (e.g., joint replacements, cardiac procedures)
- Pain Management: Use techniques such as manual therapy, positioning, and guided movement to reduce pain and improve comfort
- Patient & Family Education: Teach patients and caregivers how to perform exercises, use assistive devices (like walkers), and follow safety practices at home
Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community! Knapp Medical Center, a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.
Knapp Medical Center is an award-winning, not-for-profit hospital in Weslaco, Texas. With 227 beds, the community hospital specializes in emergency care, orthopedics, obstetrics and gynecology, wound care, surgery, cardiology, gastroenterology, critical care, and interventional radiology. Knapp serves as the only acute care hospital in the Mid-Valley area, as well as Weslaco's only Level III Trauma Center, Advanced Primary Stroke Center, and Level II Newborn Nursery. Knapp has been providing quality and compassionate healthcare to Mid-Valley residents for 60 years. More than 300 physicians serve on the hospital's medical staff. Knapp also serves as one of the largest employers in the Mid-Valley, employing more than 450 people. For more information, please call 956-968-8567 or visit www.KnappMed.org
Responsibilities
Provides medically prescribed consultative and therapeutic services in order to restore function and prevent disability in patients with musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary and/or integumentary disorders. The Physical Therapist I performs responsibilities in accordance with Physical Therapy/Hospital Policy, state and federal regulatory licensing and accrediting requirements.
Qualifications
Education and Work Experience
Employment Status
Per DiemShift
DaysEqual Employment Opportunity
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is the Physical Therapist position at primehealthcare located?
This Physical Therapist role at primehealthcare is based in Weslaco, TX, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Physical Therapist role at primehealthcare full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a CONTRACTOR position. It is posted as a Physical Therapist role in the Clinical Professional department at primehealthcare.
Which team or department does the Physical Therapist at primehealthcare belong to?
This Physical Therapist position is part of the Clinical Professional department at primehealthcare. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Physical Therapist job at primehealthcare posted?
This Physical Therapist position at primehealthcare was posted on Oct 8, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Physical Therapist
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