Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistThe Physical Therapist functions under the direct supervision of the physical medicine supervisor. The staff therapist assumes responsibility and accountability for a designated group of patients and provides physical therapy evaluations, modalities and treatments in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, maintaining the highest degree of quality patient care. They also assume the responsibility and accountability of the care of their patients who are being treated by physical therapist assistants.Job Duties/Responsibilities:Provides patient care services of all ages from neonate to geriatricPerforms patient assessmentEstablishes plan of careProvides care in accordance with physician's orders and established plan of careAssesses educational needs of the patient, family, caregiver, or significant other and provides education to meet those needsPlans for dischargeCommunicates with patient, family, caregivers, significant other and members of the healthcare team to promote maximum benefit of careAssesses the effectiveness of the treatment given and modifies treatment to achieve goalsBenefit Highlights:Retention Bonus Program if offeredLoan Forgiveness Program if offeredChallenging and rewarding work environmentCompetitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time OffExcellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans401(K) with company match and discounted stock planSoFi Student Loan Refinancing ProgramCareer development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!About Universal Health Services:One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World's Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.Qualifications:Education, Training, Experience and Licenses/Registrations Required:Licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state of Texas with a SCD or DPTBLS from the American Heart Association (or obtained during orientation) and maintain certification throughout employmentPhysical and Sensory Requirements:Ability to read, write and converse in EnglishAbility to communicate with patients, families, staff, physicians, support agencies, vendors and othersAbility to remain calm and composed under stress, including emergency response to patient incidentsAbility to respond to pagesAbility to evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisionsBending, lifting (50-100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25-50 pounds frequently), grasping, fine hand/eye coordination, pushing and pulling, prolonged walking, standing and/or sittingAbility to have sensory skills to differentiate clinical signs and symptomsEEO Statement:All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.