Physical Therapist - Acute Care - PSLF Eligible

Nealy Pierce, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Loan forgiveness

PTO

Full benefits

Certifications & CE

Job summary

Nealy Pierce in Houston, TX seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to join our acute care team. The role emphasizes 1:1 patient care across ICU, Stroke, Ortho, Med/Surg, and Trauma with a 5-8 shift and 1 in 4 weekends. We offer a mentorship program, relocation support, loan forgiveness, and comprehensive benefits.

The ideal candidate is passionate about patient education and collaborative care, committed to advancing skills in acute care and contributing to a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Physical Therapist (NPTE).
• Passion for Acute Care and 1:1 patient care.
• Open to New Grads or Experienced Therapists.
• Experience in the Acute Care setting is preferred.
• Collaborative, team-building personality style.

Skills

Licensed PT (NPTE)

Acute care passion

1:1 patient care

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist

Job description

Highlights/Benefits

• 100% Acute Care (Diverse caseload covers all units: ICU, Stroke, Ortho, Med/Surg, Trauma)
• Time built into your schedule for documentation
• 1.5-month customized mentorship and onboarding program
• Relocation assistance available
• $23,000 in tax-free Loan Forgiveness
• Paid Time Off (PTO) - 4+ weeks
• Full benefits including medical insurance, dental insurance, and 401k match
• Paid Certifications and Continuing Education

About the Hospital

• 300+ bed medical center
• Nonprofit - Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program Eligible
• Join a collaborative team of 40+ PTs, OTs, and SLPs across multiple settings

Schedule

• Full-time permanent position working 5-8's
  • 8 to 5pm
  • 1in4 Weekend Rotation

About the Position

Our ideal candidate will possess the heart of a servant leader who truly cares about patient care. We are not looking for an individual who is just looking for their next "job" but someone who wants to invest in a career to help patients understand what has happened to their bodies through their injury/condition. Education of the patient is the number one priority in helping them realize how their body will react to treatment and where they will go once they leave the hospital.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Must be a licensed Physical Therapist (NPTE)
• Passion for Acute Care and desire to treat 1:1
• Open to New Grads or Experienced Therapists
• Experience in the Acute Care setting is preferred
• Collaborative, team-building personality style

ABOUT US

Nealy Pierce is leading the way for Physical Therapy (PT), Occupational Therapy (OT), and Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) positions. We take the time to understand your situation and what is most important to you before recommending any opportunity. If you are looking for another position, check out our Available Positions @ https://www.nealypierce.com/job. We are working on new positions all the time, so if you can't find what you're looking for email [e-mail] and a Career Consultant will reach out to you to get a better understanding of what you're looking for and if we have something available.