Physical Therapist Acute

HCA Houston Healthcare; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Wellbeing support

401(k) Plan with matching

Tuition assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Texas seeks a Physical Therapist Acute to play a crucial role in helping patients regain strength and mobility after surgery or illness. Responsibilities include creating personalized treatment plans, monitoring progress, and collaborating with the healthcare team. A Texas PT license and a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited program are required. The position offers comprehensive benefits, mentorship potential, and a commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist in Texas required.
• Minimum Bachelor's Degree from an accredited PT program required.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support within 30 days of hire.
• 1-2 years experience in acute care preferred; new grads considered.
• Must be able to work weekdays.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient abilities and create treatment plans.
• Deliver interventions that restore movement and reduce pain.
• Monitor patient progress and document outcomes.
• Educate patients and families on safe practices.
• Collaborate for patient-centered care.
• Mentor therapy assistants and uphold company values.

Skills

Patient assessment

Personalized therapy plans

Evidence-based interventions

Documentation of outcomes

Patient education

Mentoring

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist (Texas)

Bachelor's Degree in PT

DPT preferred

Job description

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Physical Therapist Acute? At Valley Regional Medical Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Job Summary And Qualifications

As a Physical Therapist, you play a vital role in helping patients regain strength, restore mobility, and rebuild confidence following illness, injury, or surgery. Working closely with physicians and the care team, you’ll assess each patient’s needs and create personalized therapy plans designed around meaningful goals, active engagement, and exceptional patient outcomes. Backed by our national network of clinical expertise, advanced rehabilitation technology, and ongoing professional development, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, collaborate, and be a part of our shared mission of improving human life every day.

Your role will include:

• Evaluating patient abilities and developing personalized treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and the care team
• Delivering evidence-based interventions that restore movement, reduce pain, and enhance quality of life
• Monitoring progress, refining therapy plans, and ensuring accurate, timely documentation of outcomes
• Educating patients and families on exercise programs, adaptive techniques, and safe practices that promote independence
• Collaborating across disciplines to ensure cohesive, patient-centered care and smooth transitions throughout recovery
• Leading by example—mentoring therapy assistants or students while upholding HCA Healthcare’s values of excellence, compassion, and integrity

Qualifications

• (LPT) Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of Texas is required
• A minimum of a Bachelors Degree from an accredited PT program is required, DPT preferred
• Basic Cardiac Life Support is required or obtained within 30 days of hire date
• A min of 1-2 years experience in acute care preferred; new grads will be considered
• Must be able to work weekdays

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Founded as Valley Community Hospital in 1975, Valley Regional Medical Center proudly serves Brownsville, TX and the surrounding communities in the Rio Grande Valley. Valley Regional Medical Center is a licensed 215+ bed facility with over 200 physicians representing 25+ specialties. From emergency medicine, to diagnostic imaging services, and caring for newborn babies, Valley Regional Medical Center is the hospital that families count on when they are looking for quality healthcare close to home. We are a designated Advanced Level III Trauma Center and an Advanced Primary Stroke Center. Our Heart and Vascular services include a full-range of cardiac services including minimally invasive and open-heart surgery, cardiac cath lab, heart imaging services and more. Our women’s department includes labor, delivery and recovery in a home-like setting. We also have a C-section operating room on standby 24 hours a day and a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit equipped with specially trained staff. Innovation and an unwavering commitment to patient care are the cornerstones of our hospital. Come experience our family centered culture at Valley Regional.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

“Good people beget good people.”- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Physical Therapist Acute opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.