Full Time Physiatrist Needed

Physical Therapist Inpatient Acute Care

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy required, Master's degree preferred.

Relocation Assistance: Not Available

Would you like to work in a facility that will allow you to have work/life balance? Would you be interested in working at a small community hospital and have impact on outcomes and not be just an employee of a large system? Would you want to live within an hour of Houston and have the access to a large city but live in an area that the hospital serves about 70K in the area? New grads welcome to apply. Prior Cardiac Rehab experience preferred.

Current Physical Therapist license required. The position is full time.

Range is between $50hr-$65hr depending on experience and a full benefits package and a 20K sign on bonus.

Under general supervision of the Director of Therapy Services, organizes and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy programs in the hospital to restore function and prevent disability following disease, injury or loss of a body part. Helps patient reach his maximum performance and assume a place in society while learning to live within the limits of his/her capabilities.

• Plans therapy program for each patient, involving physical means, such as exercise, massage, heat, water, light, and electricity, as prescribed by physician.
• Directs and aids patient in active and passive exercises, muscle reeducation, and gait and functional training utilizing pulleys and weights, steps, and inclined surfaces.
• Directs patient in care and use of wheelchairs, walkers, standers, braces, crutches, and prosthetic and orthoptic devices.
• Adapts conventional physical therapy techniques to meet the needs of patients unable to comprehend verbal commands or voluntarily carries out a regime of therapeutic exercises.
• Maintains department policies, procedures, objectives, and quality assurance programs, safety, environmental and infection control. Assists in care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.
• Conducts or participates in training medical and nursing personnel and other workers in physical therapy techniques and objectives.

Facility is about 120 beds, accredited, not-for-profit acute care community hospital along with the Rural Health Clinic.

If you're a dedicated Physical Therapist seeking a rewarding career in a supportive healthcare environment, look no further. Join us outside of Houston, TX and become part of our exceptional team dedicated to providing top-notch care to our community.