Physical Therapist

UT Health East Texas; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

UT Health East Texas is seeking an Outpatient Physical Therapist to deliver comprehensive therapy services in our Tyler area clinics. You will perform assessments, create treatment plans and implement therapies in a patient-centered care model.

The position emphasizes collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and professional practice standards consistent with our mission, with relocation support available for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Current license in the State of Texas; new and recent DPT grads considered.
• U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and plan treatment efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Provide a full range of age-appropriate physical therapy services in outpatient clinics.
• Conduct assessments, develop treatment plans and deliver interventions.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and report to the Regional Director - Outpatient.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Client relationship management

Education

Texas PT license

Job description

UT Health East Texas retained POTTER ASSOCIATES LLC to conduct a national search for Physical Therapists, acute inpatient and outpatient rehab clinic opportunities.

OUTPATIENT REHAB CLINIC - PHYISICAL THERAPIST

UT Health East Rehabilitation Center - Outpatient Clinics

THE ORGANIZATION

UT Health East Rehabilitation Center is a specialty hospital with 48 inpatient beds in Tyler, TX. In addition, there are 14 outpatient therapy clinics, 11 cardiopulmonary rehabilitation clinics and 10 Olympic fitness centers located in the surrounding area. The Rehabilitation Center provides intensive inpatient and outpatient therapy for conditions like stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord issues, and limb loss, using a multidisciplinary team of doctors and therapists to create personalized plans for regaining independence with 24/7 nursing care in a structured environment.

THE LOCATION(S)

There are several outpatient clinic locations in and around Tyler, TX. There are also inpatient acute positions in the academic medical center with higher compensation than outpatient clinics. Relocation assistance is included.

THE POSITION

Outpatient Physical Therapist will provide a full range of age-appropriate physical therapy services in a clinic setting including assessments, treatment planning and therapeutic interventions consistent with the position’s qualifications, professional practices and ethical standards. The position reports to the Regional Director - Outpatient.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Ability to embrace and promote the Mission and Values of UT Health East Texas
• Current license in the State of Texas/preferred - New & Recent DPT grads considered
• Must be US citizen or a lawful permanent resident
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Good problem-solving skills
• Ability to think strategically and act tactically
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at the same time
• Ability to embrace the client relationship to guide decisions and actions