Physical Therapist II-FT (Ben Taub Hospital)

Harris Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Health is seeking a physical therapist to lead patient care within a hospital setting. You will evaluate patients, deliver interventions, and contribute to clinical education across acute and rehabilitation units.

The role requires a Transitional DPT, Texas licensure, and AHA BLS certification, with 2+ years of PT experience or a PTA with bridge to PT. Flexibility and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Transitional DPT in Physical Therapy.
• Current Texas license; AHA BLS from a hospital-based program.
• Two (2) years work experience as a PT; bridge program for PTA candidates.
• Two years as PT or graduate of an APTA credentialed residency.
• Competency in Physical Therapy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient evaluations and interventions while hospitalized.
• Participates in patient case management with multidisciplinary team.
• Incorporates evidence-based practice and adheres to regulations and policies.
• Supervises assistant and support personnel as clinical supervisor.
• Adapts care to patients' developmental and cultural needs.

Skills

Verbal communication

Public speaking

Analytical

MS Word

Education

Transitional DPT in Physical Therapy

Texas license

AHA BLS certification

APTA residency/credentialed residency

Tools

MS Word

Job description

About Us

Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low‑income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

At Harris Health, we prioritize the well‑being of our most valuable asset—our people—ensuring a culture of compassion, collaboration and excellence in serving Harris County's most in need. With integrity and accountability at our core, we commit to 'leading with love', embodying our dedication to quality care, education, and a steadfast respect for every individual's contribution to our mission.

Serves as leader of change agent. Performs patient evaluations and administers interventions while hospitalized. Performs related duties such as departmental performance improvement and clinical education, and serves as clinical supervisors to assistant and support personnel. Participates in the design and implementation of decision‑making guidelines. Incorporates evidence‑based practice in patient management. Adheres to practice act, regulations and rules, departmental policy and procedure, and documentation and reimbursement rules applicable to acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, or skilled nursing facility. Participates in patient case management with multidisciplinary team. Demonstrates competence to adapt work and customer service to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, safety and other developmental needs of patients.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Specialized Training/Licensure: Transitional DPT in Physical Therapy. Current Texas license; Basic Life Support from a hospital‑based American Heart Association (AHA) approved program.

Work Experience (Years and Area): Two (2) years work experience as a PT. Will accept minimum 1 year experience as a PT with 2 years’ experience as a PTA for candidates having experience as a PTA and who have completed a bridge program to be licensed as an PT. Half (1/2) credit given for prior PTA experience, cap at 5 years of experience. Two years as PT or graduate of an APTA credentialed residency.

Equipment Operated: Competency in Physical Therapy equipment.

Special Requirements

Communication Skills: Above average verbal (heavy public contract), exceptional verbal (e.g., public speaking).

Languages: Spanish, Vietnamese preferred.

Writing / Composing: Correspondence / reports.

Other Skills

Analytical, CRT, medical terms, research, P.C., MS Word.

Work Schedule

Flexible.

Other Requirements

Previous work experience or internship in acute care, inpatient rehab, or skilled nursing setting is preferred.