Physical Therapist - Full-time - Sage Unit

Universal Health Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing

Job summary

Texas NeuroRehab Center, part of Universal Health Services in the Austin area, is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to join the Sage Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit. You will evaluate and implement individualized rehab programs for patients with neurological, orthopedic, and complex medical conditions, working within an interdisciplinary team to maximize mobility and safety.

Responsibilities include comprehensive evaluations, evidence-based interventions, discharge planning, and collaboration

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program with a PT degree.
• Current Texas Physical Therapist license or eligibility; BLS certification.
• At least 1 year in inpatient rehabilitation or related setting; experience with stroke/TBI.
• Experience with assistive technology and wheelchair mobility; neurologic rehab training preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and sustain eight-hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• Perform PT evaluations and develop individualized care plans.
• Provide evidence-based interventions to improve mobility and function.
• Utilize therapeutic exercise, gait training, and neuromuscular re-education.
• Assess need for assistive devices and mobility equipment.
• Document evaluations, treatment notes, and discharge summaries.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other rehab staff.
• Participate in discharge planning and patient education.

Skills

Patient care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Rehabilitation techniques

Education

PT degree

Tools

Assistive technology

Wheelchair mobility

Job description

Responsibilities

Texas NeuroRehab Center is a specialized treatment facility located ten minutes from downtown Austin on 67 wooded acres. We have served the Austin community for over 80-years and are proud of our history and tenured leadership team.

Today, Texas NeuroRehab Center provides complex medical and brain injury rehab for ages 13 years and older and neurobehavioral residential treatment services for children and adolescents. The capabilities of the facility as a whole allow for integrated and specialized care for children, adolescents and adults facing difficult challenges.

Texas NeuroRehab Center is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapist (PT) to join the newly established Sage Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit. Cross coverage on other units as needed. The Physical Therapist will evaluate, plan, and implement individualized rehabilitation programs for patients recovering from neurological, orthopedic, traumatic, and medically complex conditions. Working as an integral member of the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team, the PT will focus on maximizing mobility, functional independence, safety, and quality of life while preparing patients and families for successful transitions to the next level of care.

Essential Functions

Clinical Care

• Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and develop individualized plans of care based on patient goals and clinical needs.
• Provide evidence-based interventions to improve mobility, strength, balance, coordination, endurance, gait, transfers, and functional independence.
• Utilize therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular re-education, gait training, balance training, and functional mobility interventions.
• Assess patient need for assistive devices, orthotics, wheelchairs, and other mobility equipment.
• Monitor patient response to treatment and modify interventions as appropriate to maximize outcomes.
• Provide education and training to patients, families, and caregivers regarding mobility, safety, fall prevention, and home exercise programs.
• Participate in discharge planning to ensure safe patient transitions and continuity of care.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, case managers, psychologists, and other rehabilitation team members.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team conferences and patient care planning meetings.
• Contribute to the establishment and achievement of patient-centered rehabilitation goals.

Documentation & Compliance

• Complete evaluations, daily treatment notes, progress reports, and discharge summaries accurately and within established timeframes.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, payer, and facility requirements.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and organizational policies.

Quality & Professional Development

• Support continuous quality improvement initiatives and patient outcome measures.
• Maintain current knowledge of rehabilitation practices through continuing education and professional development.
• Contribute to program development and clinical excellence initiatives within the Sage Unit.

Benefits include:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

Qualifications

The following are the job requirements for the Physical Therapist position:

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program with a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy.

Current Texas Physical Therapist license or eligibility for licensure. Current BLS certification.

One (1) year or more of experience in inpatient rehabilitation, acute care, neurological rehabilitation, or related setting. Experience treating patients with stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, orthopedic injury, debility, and other complex rehabilitation diagnoses. Experience with assistive technology, wheelchair mobility, and neurological rehabilitation techniques. Certification or specialized training in neurologic rehabilitation preferred.

Able to sustain physical activity eight hours a day. Able to remain on feet eight hours per day. Able to frequently lift, carry, and lower 50 pounds without assistance. Able to push patients in wheelchairs up and down hills. Able to transfer patients to and from wheelchairs. Able to verbally communicate so as to explain treatment to the patient, allow patient to be an active participant, and to de-escalate a crisis situation. Able to visually observe and convey in writing patient progress and behavior. Able to use hands repetitively. Regular and expected attendance. Hearing and vision sufficient to perform essential job functions. Physically, mentally, emotionally, and legally capable of fulfilling all job components. Able to complete training program.

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.