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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This Confidential Client is looking for a skilled Physical Therapy Specialist to provide direct patient care and to support clinical operations across the physical therapy program. You will evaluate, plan, implement, and document individualized treatment for inpatients and outpatients, participate in quality and performance improvement activities, and support student and staff supervision as needed.

• Perform comprehensive diagnostic evaluations of physical and cognitive function for patients of varying ages and diagnoses.
• Develop and implement measurable, individualized treatment plans in partnership with patients and families.
• Maintain thorough, timely documentation: initial evaluations, daily/weekly progress notes, discharge summaries, and other clinical notes.
• Participate in patient care conferences, family meetings, departmental trainings, and interdisciplinary discussions.
• Provide patient, family, and caregiver education; lead timely discharge planning and community resource referrals.
• Supervise and coordinate Physical Therapy and PTA student programs, rehab technicians, volunteers, and Licensed Physical Therapy Assistants as assigned.
• Assist with new associate orientation, patient scheduling, and maintaining departmental productivity and coverage.
• Support and participate in Performance Improvement efforts and department program development.
• Demonstrate care that meets age-specific, cultural, and developmental needs of the populations served.
• Foster professional relationships with medical staff, physicians, and referral sources.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by leadership.

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Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s, Master’s, or entry-level Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution is required.
• Clinical skills: Competence with modalities and equipment used by Physical Therapists as outlined by the applicable state board/regulatory authority.
• Licensure & certifications:
  • Licensed Physical Therapist in Texas (Texas Executive Council of Physical and Occupational Therapy Examiners) — or the ability to obtain licensure prior to hire.
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.
• Experience: No prior experience required; new graduates are welcome if licensure and certifications are current.
• Other: Ability to complete pre-employment and annual health screenings required by the employer.

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Schedule & Employment Type

• Typical schedule: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday–Friday
• Employment type: Full Time

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Compensation

• Estimated annual pay (source listing): $50,767 per year — listed as an estimated figure. Actual pay offered will be commensurate with experience, licensure, and applicable internal pay practices.

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Why Join

• Work with a Confidential Client in the Healthcare & Nursing industry supporting high-quality patient care and professional development.
• Opportunity to supervise and mentor students and support staff, and to participate in program development and performance improvement initiatives.
• Stable daytime schedule and a collaborative multidisciplinary environment.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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