Bilingual Physical Therapist (English/Spanish) - Sign-On $1500.00!

Bilingual Physical Therapist (English/Spanish) - Sign-On $1500.00! Suvida Healthcare LLC, Houston, Texas, United States About this position Who We Are At Suvida Healthcare, we are not just caregivers; we’re compassionate advocates dedicated to enriching the lives of our cherished seniors. As a Team Member with us, you will embark on a fulfilling journey where your skills and empathy converge to make a meaningful impact on the well-being of an underserved community and their families. Our multi-disciplinary primary care program is built to address the physical, behavioral, social, and cultural needs of Medicare-eligible Hispanic seniors. Celebrate diversity and inclusivity in a workplace that attracts, engages, values, rewards, and recognizes the unique needs and backgrounds of both our patients and our team. We believe that a rich tapestry of experiences, shared interests, and perspectives enhances the care we provide, making us a stronger, service-centered, and more compassionate healthcare family and Employer of Choice. Will you join us, to help achieve our Higher Purpose? What Makes Us Unique We are an empowered primary care, clinical operations, and support team creating health equity through an exceptional clinical and consumer experience that improves the quality of life for the people, families, and neighborhoods we serve. We tailor our primary care program to the culture, language, social, and overall well-being of the seniors we serve. How We Work Our Culture & Core Beliefs Earn Trust Building Relationships Creating Joy Doing Right Improving Every Day Moving Forward What You’ll Do Position Summary As a Physical Therapist at Suvida Healthcare, you will be an essential member of our integrated healthcare team, responsible for providing patient-centered physical therapy services and movement programs to enhance the quality and affordability of care. Your primary focus will be on optimizing movement and function to improve clinical outcomes, recover from injury, manage pain, and increase patient and provider satisfaction. Essential responsibilities consist of but are not all inclusive: Responsibilities Conducting thorough evaluations of patients using clinical observation and standardized testing to identify physical therapy needs. Developing individualized, evidence-based care plans to improve overall function and participation in daily life. Providing patient-centered education to improve movement and physical activity for prevention and treatment. Utilizing technology to provide additional support and resources to patients and their caregivers. Ensuring proper use of equipment and instruction of patients and caregivers on safe handling to promote optimal function and recovery. Supervising and offering direction to PTAs and PT interns. Collaborating with interdisciplinary care teams, patients, and/or caregivers to identify and develop patient-specific therapy goals. Ensuring patients have a positive experience by providing an elevated level of service promptly, professionally, and empathetically. Assisting in the development and presentation of educational materials for patients and providers. Participating in quality improvement programs and initiatives driven by clinical needs. Leading fall prevention classes and completing fall risk screenings for patients. Understanding Suvida’s clinical programs, identifying practice opportunities, and integrating programs and resources into practice workflows to optimize the patient experience, improve quality of care, and positively impact resource utilization. Other duties assigned. What You’ll Bring Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 3+ years of physical therapist experience. Geriatric specific experience preferred. Bilingual (English and Spanish) required. Advanced Microsoft Office platforms including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Education, Experience, Licensure, or Certification Requirements DPT Degree or equivalent in Physical Therapy from an accredited physical therapy-based program. Active license by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, or the ability to obtain one. Current BLS Certification. What to Expect Dedicated 1-on-1 patient care, with a focus on high-risk individuals. Manageable caseload, seeing a maximum of 8-10 patients per day. Built-in documentation time, reducing after-hours work. Strong work-life balance. Supportive and collaborative team environment, where your contributions are valued. Suvida Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all Team Members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. #J-18808-Ljbffr