PHYSICAL THERAPIST

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PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Full Time Bellaire, TX, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2071

About Legent Health

At Legent Health , our mission is simple yet profound: "To provide first-class health care that puts YOU first."

Our vision reflects our commitment to excellence: "Through robust physician partnerships, become a nationwide leader in compassionate, quality healthcare focused on the patient and available to everyone."

Our values, also known as our brand pillars, define how we stay true to our identity in the healthcare industry and the communities we serve. These values are central to everything we do:

• Respect: We honor the time and trust of both patients and physicians by delivering organized, efficient services that ensure a seamless healthcare experience.
• Service: We are committed to highly personalized care for patients, their families, and the physicians who serve them, driving optimal outcomes for all.
• Leadership: We strive to be a trusted leader through innovation, clear communication, and unwavering dedication to excellence across our employees and partners.

Joining Legent Health means being part of a team that lives these principles every day, as we build a future focused on compassionate, quality care.

About the Role

The Physical Therapist is responsible for helping patients recover and rehabilitate from the effects of a serious illness, injury, or medical event, regaining their own best possible level of functional ability, well-being, and independence. Provides services to improve strength and function, restore more efficient movement, improve flexibility and aid patients in restoring mobility and/or improving balance and gait after hip fractures and other orthopedic injuries, medical illness, or as they recover from joint replacement procedures.

POSITION’S ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform clinical patient assessment; Identify patient needs and appropriateness of patients.
• Document, prepare and complete a Plan of Care, progress notes, phone orders and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis. Revise the POC based on an evaluation, ongoing assessment data.
• Performs and oversees other team members, when applicable, in the performance of patient care that is consistent with patients’ needs and desires.
• Applied concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating/performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
• Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients.
• Plan and provide appropriate treatment for neuro-muscular, neurological, and orthopedic disorders based on medical referral and therapy assessment.
• Meet mandatory continuing education requirement of the agency/licensing board.
• Assist/instruct patient/family in transfer techniques appropriate to patient abilities. Instruct on use of equipment such as walkers, wheelchair, canes, etc. in a safe manner. Utilize appropriate therapy equipment specific to patient diagnosis and needs.
• Use effective interpersonal relations and communication skills.
• Promote agency philosophy and administrative policies.
• Demonstrate commitment, professional growth, and competency.
• All other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: Master's degree in physical therapy
• Must be currently licensed to practice Physical Therapy within the state of operation and compliant with accepted professional standards and practices.
• Certification: Current and active CPR certification.
• Experience: 2 years of Hospital Experience required.

Why Join Legent Health?

Legent Health fosters an environment where team members are empowered to deliver exceptional care while growing professionally within a supportive, values-driven culture.

We Offer:

• Competitive salary and performance incentives
• Paid time off and wellness programs
• Career development and training opportunities

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Legent Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

I-9 and E-Verify Compliance:

Employment eligibility will be verified through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify system. All applicants must provide valid documentation to establish identity and authorization to work in the United States, as required by federal law.