Physical Therapist IPR

HCA Houston Healthcare; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

401(k) Plan with matching

Tuition assistance and student loan support

Paid time off and family leave

Job summary

HCA Houston Healthcare seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist in Houston, Texas to help patients reclaim their mobility and confidence after illness or injury. This role requires skilled patient assessment, evidence-based therapy, and close collaboration with medical teams to create tailored treatment plans.

As a Physical Therapist, you will mentor other staff and provide comprehensive care supported by advanced rehabilitation technology. Competitive benefits and a commitment to professional development are included.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a rehab setting is preferred, new grads will be considered.
• Must be able to work weekdays with rotating weekends and occasional holidays.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient abilities and develop personalized treatment plans.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions that restore movement and enhance quality of life.
• Monitor progress and ensure accurate documentation of outcomes.
• Educate patients and families on adaptive techniques and safe practices.
• Collaborate across disciplines to ensure cohesive, patient-centered care.

Skills

Patient assessment

Evidence-based interventions

Patient education

Mentorship

Education

Bachelors or Masters Degree from a therapy program

Licensed Physical Therapist in Texas

Job description

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Physical Therapist you play a vital role in helping patients regain strength, restore mobility, and rebuild confidence following illness, injury, or surgery. Working closely with physicians and the care team, you’ll assess each patient’s needs and create personalized therapy plans designed around meaningful goals, active engagement, and exceptional patient outcomes. Backed by our national network of clinical expertise, advanced rehabilitation technology, and ongoing professional development, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, collaborate, and be a part of our shared mission of improving human life every day.

Your role will include:

• Evaluating patient abilities and developing personalized treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and the care team
• Delivering evidence-based interventions that restore movement, reduce pain, and enhance quality of life
• Monitoring progress, refining therapy plans, and ensuring accurate, timely documentation of outcomes
• Educating patients and families on exercise programs, adaptive techniques, and safe practices that promote independence
• Collaborating across disciplines to ensure cohesive, patient-centered care and smooth transitions throughout recovery
• Leading by example—mentoring therapy assistants or students while upholding HCA Healthcare’s values of excellence, compassion, and integrity

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• (LPT) Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of Texas is required
• Bachelors Degree, or Masters Degree from a therapy program is required
• A minimum of 1 year experience in a rehab setting is preferred, new grads will be considered
• Must be able to work weekdays with rotating weekends and occasional holidays

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.