<p>Nacogdoches Medical Center, a nearly 50-year anchor of East Texas healthcare, is recruiting a licensed Physical Therapist for PRN coverage in Nacogdoches, TX. This is a hands-on clinical role embedded within a full-service acute care hospital offering a broad range of specialty service lines — giving a PRN therapist meaningful variety in patient acuity and diagnosis. The facility's collaborative, team-oriented culture and advanced technology infrastructure make this an attractive option for an experienced PT seeking flexible supplemental work in a community-focused setting.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>PRN employment status — flexible scheduling to fit your availability</li> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (eligibility determined by employment status)</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance</li> <li>Career development and continuing education opportunities</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Full-service acute care hospital serving the East Texas region for nearly 50 years</li> <li>Interdisciplinary team model — PT functions as an integrated member alongside physicians, nursing, and other allied health professionals</li> <li>Broad inpatient service lines generating diverse PT referrals: obstetrics and gynecology, cardiology, cancer care, neuroscience, and bariatric/weight loss surgery</li> <li>Cardiology service line includes a cardiac catheterization lab and electrophysiology capabilities</li> <li>Neuroscience service line features Brainlab technology and dedicated stroke treatment protocols</li> <li>Responds to physician orders for PT; performs patient assessment, re-assessment, and individualized care planning</li> <li>Administers and interprets standardized tests and measurements; reviews charts and modifies treatment plans based on patient progress</li> <li>Develops functional goals in partnership with patients and families; focuses on restoring highest level of independence and functional mobility</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physical Therapy required; Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) preferred</li> <li>Active Texas Physical Therapy license required (or eligibility to obtain)</li> <li>AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required</li> <li>Minimum 2 years of experience as a practicing PT in a healthcare setting preferred</li> <li>Competency across patient assessment, functional goal-setting, treatment planning, and direct patient care in an acute or clinical environment</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Nacogdoches is one of the oldest towns in Texas, situated in the Piney Woods of East Texas — a region known for its towering pine forests, lakes, and a relaxed, small-city pace. The area offers a low cost of living, a strong sense of community, and proximity to Stephen F. Austin State University, which contributes cultural and recreational amenities well beyond what the population size might suggest. Dallas and Houston are both accessible for weekend travel, making Nacogdoches an appealing base for clinicians who want a quieter lifestyle without sacrificing regional connectivity.</p>