Physical Therapist

CommonSpirit Health; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 55,324 - 82,297; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in The Woodlands, Texas, is seeking a Physical Therapist to facilitate patient rehabilitation and well-being. You'll evaluate and update care plans, perform treatments, and support collaborative patient care. Ideal candidates have a degree in Physical Therapy and must be licensed in Texas. The role emphasizes strong communication and patient-centered approaches. Competitive pay ranges from $40.16 to $59.74 per hour, ensuring a rewarding career in a supportive healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Collaborate with patients and families in developing care plans.
• Meet productivity standards and support overall team performance.
• Provide appropriate feedback to improve departmental operations.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and document care plans effectively.
• Provide treatments to enhance patients' physical capabilities.
• Work with interdisciplinary teams to meet patient needs.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Communication skills

Age-appropriate competency skills

Education

Degree in Physical Therapy

Licensed Physical Therapist in TX

Tools

Information management systems

Basic Life Support – CPR

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Physical Therapist, you will help patients rebuild or maintain their physical wellbeing so they can function at their best level, reduce pain, and improve their quality of life.

Every day you will perform initial evaluations, develop and update individualized plans of care, and provide a variety of direct treatments. You will be expected to consistently meet patient care productivity standards, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and families, and promote a positive customer service environment.

To be successful in this role, you must possess strong age‑appropriate competency skills, excellent communication abilities, and a collaborative, patient‑centered approach to care.

• Develop and update appropriate plan of care in collaboration with the patient/family and related to the person’s age and lifestyle with measurable long and short term goals and a defined D/C plan. Understand the role of physical therapy in the context of the patient’s age, total needs perspective and environment.
• Perform age appropriate competency skills in area of practice and with respect to individual patient problems. Follow intervention protocols and alter plan of care appropriately. Discharge patient when goals have been met or medical necessity no longer warrants intervention. Establish provisions and/or make recommendations.
• Consistently meet patient care productivity standard as established for job classification. Work cooperatively with supervisors and peers to contribute to the overall productivity of the team. Utilize support personnel as appropriate and available. Actively support and participate in patient coverage efforts across all divisions within the department as necessary.
• Promote and support positive and professional customer service, while interacting with clients, guests and hospital personnel. Work collaboratively with all members of the interdisciplinary team, other departments and disciplines to assure patients and customer’s needs are met in a timely manner. Encourage the active participation of the patient and/or family in goal setting and patient/family training/education.
• Provide positive and constructive feedback to enhance departmental operations. Complete all necessary documentation as outlined by departmental policy and documentation review. This includes, but is not limited to, patient care charting, charge entry, completing peer chart and peer reviews, and documenting on daily schedule.
• Utilize available information management systems to support departmental and hospital goals. This includes utilization of hospital-wide e‑mail, information announcements, policies, annual computer mandatory, charge entry, and accessing patient care related information. Access and use of information will meet hospital and information management guidelines.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Physical Therapy and graduates eligible for licensure will be considered, upon hire.
• Licensed Physical Therapist in TX, upon hire.
• Basic Life Support – CPR, within 14 days.

Where You’ll Work

The Woodlands Hospital is a primary and secondary care hospital serving North Harris and Montgomery counties. Clinical services include cardiovascular services, diagnostic imaging, women’s services (digital mammography and bone density studies), neurosciences, pediatric care (newborn and Level II nurseries), surgery, pathology, pulmonary services, and sleep disorders. Clinical affiliations include The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center’s Radiation Treatment Center and Texas Children’s Hospital.

Pay Range

$40.16 – $59.74 per hour