Physical Therapist

Golfcrest Nursing and Rehabilitation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Golfcrest Nursing and Rehabilitation in Houston, TX is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist to develop and implement plans of care for residents and short-term patients. This full-time role emphasizes a patient-centered approach with an in-house therapy team and smaller daily caseloads.

Responsibilities include supervising PT assistants, conducting patient screenings, communicating progress with an interdisciplinary team, and maintaining documentation and a safe rehab environment.

Qualifications

• Current Texas licensure as a PT is required.
• New grads welcome to apply!

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Physical Therapy plan of care for facility residents and short-term patients.
• Provide supervision, as needed, for staff Physical Therapy Assistants in delivery of the PT plans of care.
• Assist as needed with patient screenings for the need for Physical Therapy.
• Communicate progress and any barriers toward PT goals with interdisciplinary team members.
• Complete timely PT documentation in compliance with regulatory, licensing, and payor requirements.
• Assist with maintaining both the rehab gym equipment and treatment area in a safe manner, using good infection prevention methods.
• Provide and document patient, family, and caregiver training regarding each PT patient's specific plan of care and recommendations for follow up.

Education

Texas licensure as Physical Therapist

Job description

This position is for a skilled nursing facility in Houston, which has both short-term and long-term patients. Golfcrest Nursing and Rehabilitation is under new ownership and has an in-house therapy team with smaller daily case loads, all new equipment, and an emphasis on optimizing time with patients.

We are dedicated to creating a family-like atmosphere for our residents, and our employees look forward to coming to work and delivering the highest quality of healthcare services possible.

Physical Therapist Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the Physical Therapy plan of care for facility residents and short-term patients.

• Provide supervision, as needed, for staff Physical Therapy Assistants in delivery of the PT plans of care.

• Assist as needed with patient screenings for the need for Physical Therapy.

• Communicate progress and any barriers toward PT goals with interdisciplinary team members.

• Complete timely PT documentation in compliance with regulatory, licensing, and payor requirements.

• Assist with maintaining both the rehab gym equipment and treatment area in a safe manner, using good infection prevention methods.

• Provide and document patient, family, and caregiver training regarding each PT patient's specific plan of care and recommendations for follow up.

Schedule: Full-time

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

• Current Texas licensure as a PT is required

• New grads welcome to apply!

Salary: From $48.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Disability Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Paid time off