Senior Physical Therapist

The Senior Physical Therapist at MD Anderson Cancer Center provides direct, professional physical therapy services to hospital and clinical patients. This role has a significant impact on patient treatment, recovery, mobility, and functional outcomes by delivering evidence based interventions that restore movement, relieve pain, promote healing, prevent disability, and support adaptation to permanent physical limitations when needed.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited School of Physical Therapy and three years of experience as a Physical Therapist, including three years of experience in an acute care setting, preferably oncology. The candidate must hold a current Texas Physical Therapy license and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification. An advanced degree in Physical Therapy or a related field is preferred. The ideal candidate will be available to work 32 hours per week, Monday - Friday.


Rehabilitation Services at MD Anderson Cancer Center supports patients across all cancer types and age groups, focusing on optimizing mobility, functional independence, strength, endurance, and overall quality of life. Senior Physical Therapists collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and the interdisciplinary care team to deliver comprehensive oncology focused rehabilitation services.

Hourly breakdown of salary range:
Minimum $48.56 | Midpoint $60.82 | Maximum $73.08

MD Anderson Offers Our Employees:
• Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on the first day for employees working 30+ hours per week
• Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals
• Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service
• Teachers Retirement System defined benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans
• Employer paid life, AD&D, and illness related reduced salary pay program
• Health Savings Account and Dependent Care Reimbursement flexible spending accounts
• Fertility benefits
• State of Texas longevity pay
• Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs, and employee resource groups

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is ranked the nation's top hospital for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report's "Best Hospitals." Our mission is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through exceptional programs that integrate patient care, research, and prevention.

Essential Job Functions:
• Conduct patient consultation, evaluation, program planning, and treatment to restore mobility, increase strength, relieve pain, promote healing, prevent disability, and facilitate adaptation to permanent physical impairment
• Review patient referrals and medical records to support treatment planning
• Contribute to performance improvement and quality management initiatives
• Participate in patient, family, and student education
• Assist with orientation of new employees and volunteers
• Contribute to staff development and community education by presenting in service programs or community education sessions
• Participate in cross training by demonstrating competency in at least two service areas or through attainment of specialty certification
• Other duties as assigned

Education Required: Bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited School of Physical Therapy
Education Preferred: Advanced degree in Physical Therapy or related field
Experience Required: Three years of experience as a Physical Therapist in an acute care setting, preferably oncology
Licensure/Certification Required: Current Texas Physical Therapy license issued by the Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
Other Required: None

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.