Physical Therapist

Ardent Health Services; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Tuition assistance

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Ardent Health Services is seeking a full-time Inpatient Rehab Physical Therapist to join our team in Tyler, TX. This role involves evaluating clients and formulating treatment plans to support their rehabilitation process within a caring and supportive environment.

Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and at least six months of experience. We offer opportunities for career growth, health benefits, and a people-first culture prioritizing wellness.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an American Physical Therapy approved 4-year bachelor’s degree program.
• A minimum of six (6) months’ experience in an acute, rehabilitation or outpatient setting.
• Current professional licensure in the State of Texas.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and assesses the client based on subjective and objective information.
• Formulates written functional measurable goals and treatment plans.
• Provides treatment according to established goals and reassesses clients.
• Instructs and educates clients/caregivers in appropriate activities.
• Documents evaluations and progress in the clinical record.
• Communicates with clients and health care professionals for interdisciplinary care.
• Attends case conferences for client discussions.
• Maintains skills and knowledge through training and continuing education.

Skills

Client evaluation and assessment

Treatment planning

Patient education

Interdisciplinary communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Inpatient Rehab, Physical Therapist in Tyler, TX.

Why Join Us?

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well‑being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well‑being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• UT Health East Texas Rehabilitation Center includes a 48-bed inpatient hospital, 14 outpatient therapy clinics, 11 cardiopulmonary rehabilitation clinics and nine Olympic fitness centers, with access to some of the most advanced therapy techniques and care available.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and assesses the client based on subjective and objective information obtained through medical record review, formal and informal test administration with appropriate analysis and interpretation of results to develop the plan of care. Includes OASIS assessment at appropriate time points.
• Formulates written functional measurable goals, treatment plans, and home programs for clients. Identifies barriers to describe outcomes. Evaluates equipment needs to increase function level. Plans for discharge.
• Provides treatment according to established goals on the treatment plan and reassesses the client’s condition. Revises the plan of care in consideration with the physician and other team members. Evaluates the effectiveness and outcome of care.
• Instructs and educates clients/caregivers in appropriate activities and referrals to community resources as appropriate utilizing both verbal and written programs.
• Documents evaluations and progress in the clinical record and maintains client record as required by the agency director.
• Communicates with clients, caregivers and all health care professionals required to provide comprehensive interdisciplinary care.
• Attends case conferences at the agency when physical therapy clients are discussed.
• Maintains skills and knowledge through training and continuing education to provide expected standards of care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an American Physical Therapy approved 4-year bachelor’s degree program.
• A minimum of six (6) months’ experience in an acute, rehabilitation or outpatient setting.
• Current professional licensure in the State of Texas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with telehealth software platforms.