Physical Therapist - Acute Care - PSLF Eligible

Nealy Pierce, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Relocation assistance

$23,000 tax-free loan forgiveness

PTO 4+ weeks

Full benefits: medical, dental, 401k

Paid certifications and CE

Job summary

Nealy Pierce is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist for a full-time Acute Care role in Houston, TX. The position offers a diverse caseload across ICU, Stroke, Ortho, Med/Surg, and Trauma, with 1:1 patient care and a focus on education for patients during treatment and discharge planning.

The hospital features a 300+ bed non-profit center, PSLF eligibility, a mentorship program, relocation assistance, loan forgiveness, PTO, and full benefits.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients on how their body will react to treatment and where they will go after leaving the hospital.

Skills

Licensed PT NPTE

Acute Care

1:1 patient care

Team collaboration

New grads welcome

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.