Physical Therapist

Jobtailor; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist (DPT) in Texas to help patients improve mobility and manage pain after injury or surgery. The role emphasizes Neuro therapy and teamwork with physicians and other professionals.

You will assess, design personalized treatment plans, supervise assistants when needed, and ensure documentation meets professional standards. Expect a patient-centered, evidence-based environment and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Physical Therapy (DPT) degree or equivalent.
• Current Texas Physical Therapy license in good standing.
• BLS certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Experience in Neuro therapy is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients, develop personalized treatment plans, and guide rehabilitative exercises.
• Administer manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, and modalities.
• Educate patients and families on recovery and prevention.
• Monitor progress, adjust treatments, and document in EMR.
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Supervise PT aides when applicable.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Time management

EMR proficiency

Neuro therapy experience

Education

DPT degree

Texas PT license

Tools

EMR software

Job description

• Our Physical Therapists help patients improve their mobility, manage pain, and regain functionality following an injury, surgery, or illness.
• The ideal candidate will assess patients' conditions, create personalized treatment plans, and guide them through rehabilitative exercises and therapies, and have a focus on Neuro.
• Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations to assess strength, range of motion, balance, coordination, posture, and muscle performance.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on evaluation results and clinical guidelines.
• Administer manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, and other modalities such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and heat/cold therapy.
• Educate patients and their families on techniques for continued recovery, injury prevention, and healthy lifestyle practices.
• Monitor patient progress, adjust treatments as needed, and maintain accurate documentation in compliance with professional standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with physicians, occupational therapists, athletic trainers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Supervise and instruct physical therapy assistants or aides when applicable.
• Ensure a safe and clean treatment environment.
• Stay updated with current physical therapy practices, research, and innovations.

Requirements

• Physical Therapy (DPT) degree or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Current and active license to practice as a Physical Therapist in the state in which the job is located
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and time management skills.
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to therapy.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) systems and documentation standards.
• Over 1 year of experience in a clinical or hospital setting is required. Experience in a specialized area such as orthopedic, neurologic, pediatric, geriatric, or sports therapy is a plus.
• Must be able to pass all necessary health requirements for hospital employment, including drug screening and background check.
• Experience in Neuro is highly preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in patient assessment, individualized treatment planning, and rehabilitation techniques, particularly in Neuro therapy. Proficient in maintaining compliance with documentation standards and collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Physical Therapy (DPT) Degree
• Current Physical Therapist License
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Experience in Neuro Therapy
• Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Patient Assessment
• Individualized Treatment Plans
• Manual Therapy
• Therapeutic Exercises
• Ultrasound Therapy
• Electrical Stimulation
• Heat/Cold Therapy
• Documentation Standards
• Clinical Guidelines
• Rehabilitative Exercises

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication Skills
• Time Management
• Compassionate Approach
• Patient-Centered Care

Certifications & Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Industry Keywords

• Neuro Therapy
• Clinical Setting
• Hospital Setting
• Injury Prevention
• Patient Education
• Healthcare Collaboration
• Rehabilitation
• Mobility Improvement
• Pain Management
• Functional Recovery