Physical Therapist

United Surgical Partners International; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and prescrip.

Life and AD&D coverage

Short- and long-term disability

FSAs and HSAs

401(k) and retirement planning

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

United Surgical Partners International (USPI) is hiring a Physical Therapist to evaluate, plan, and implement treatments for hospitalized patients in Texas. The role requires a Texas license, BLS, and a strong orthopedic background with hospital experience.

You will collaborate with physicians, document patient care, and contribute to staff training on ergonomics and patient handling. USPI offers comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision, life and AD&D, disability coverage,

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program.
• Maintains continuing education credits as required by the State.
• Minimum 3 year orthopedic experience preferably in a hospital setting.
• Current licensed in the State of Texas.
• Current BLS required.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Knowledgeable of current treatment protocols and rehabilitation equipment.
• Minimum Experience: 3 yr; Preferred Experience: 5 yr.

Responsibilities

• The PT evaluates, plans and implements treatments for hospitalized patients according to age specific needs.
• The PT reviews with the patient and caregiver the current diagnosis, prognosis and treatment goals while planning and implementing a safe and timely treatment plan.
• The PT collaborates with the referring physician and other hospital staff when needed and completes all patient care documentation concisely and timely.
• The PT provides input or support for facility training opportunities in ergonomics, body mechanics, and patient handling for staff as well as peri-surgery education for patients/families.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Knowledge of current treatment

Rehabilitation equipment knowledge

BLS certification

Orthopedic experience

Education

Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program

Job description

Job Description

• The Physical Therapist (PT) evaluates, plans and implements treatments for hospitalized patients according to age specific needs.


• The PT reviews with the patient and caregiver the current diagnosis, prognosis and treatment goals while planning and implementing a safe and timely treatment plan.


• The PT collaborates with the referring physician and other hospital staff when needed and completes all patient care documentation concisely and timely.


• The PT provides input or support for facility training opportunities in ergonomics, body mechanics, and patient handling for staff as well as peri-surgery education for patients/families.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage


• Life and AD&D coverage


• Availability of short- and long-term disability


• Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs


• 401(k) and access to retirement planning


• Paid holidays and vacation

Who We Are

At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.

USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.

Required Skills:

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program


• Maintains continuing education credits as required by the State


• Minimum 3 year orthopedic experience preferably in a hospital setting


• Current licensed in the State of Texas


• Current BLS required


• Excellent communication and organizational skills


• Knowledgeable of current treatment protocols and rehabilitation equipment


• Minimum Experience: 3 yr Preferred Experience: 5yr