Physical Therapist - Inpatient Rehabilitation

Encompass Health; Wildorado (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Encompass Health seeks a full-time Physical Therapist to provide evidence-based inpatient rehabilitation for patients recovering from major illness or injury. In this patient-centered, team-oriented role, you will evaluate functional deficits, develop individualized treatment plans, deliver therapeutic interventions, and educate patients and families to support safe discharge.

Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and therapists, document in the EMR, and track outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Physical Therapist license (US) and degree from an accredited program.
• Experience in inpatient rehabilitation or acute care settings preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills in a multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate functional deficits and determine patient needs.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
• Educate patients and families to support safe discharge.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and therapists.
• Document progress in the EMR and track outcomes.

Skills

Assess functional deficits

Develop individualized treatment plans

Deliver therapeutic interventions

Educate patients and families

Education

PT degree (DPT)

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Encompass Health seeks a full-time Physical Therapist to provide evidence-based inpatient rehabilitation for patients recovering from major illness or injury. In this patient-centered, team-oriented role, you will evaluate functional deficits, develop individualized treatment plans, deliver therapeutic interventions, and educate patients and families to support safe discharge. Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and therapists, document in the EMR, and track outcomes. Enjoy mentorship, specialty training, leadership pathways, and a culture grounded in integrity, respect, and continuous improvement.