Physical Therapist (Physical Med & Rehab) - Part Time

UTHealth Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid medical premiums

Generous time off (approximately 37-38 days per year)

Longer tenure accrues more vacation

Longevity Pay after two years of service

Retirement/Pension plan

Free financial and legal counseling

Free mental health counseling services

Gym membership discounts

Resources for child and elder care

Job summary

A Texas healthcare institution is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide comprehensive therapy services in the Houston area. Responsibilities include patient evaluation, developing rehabilitation programs, and effective communication with patients and families to enhance recovery outcomes. The ideal candidate must hold a PT license and possess relevant experience based on educational qualifications. The position offers competitive benefits, including paid medical premiums and generous time off.

Qualifications

• Must possess a PT license from Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
• Minimum four years of experience with Bachelor's, two with Master's, none with Doctorate.
• Ability to assist in development of educational programs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate physical therapy and related orthopedic care.
• Conduct patient consultation, evaluation, and program planning.
• Develop home exercise programs for patients.
• Reassess patient status to ensure treatment goals are met.
• Communicate treatment plans with patients and families.
• Assist in the orientation of new employees to therapy treatments.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Skills

Physical Therapy (PT) license

Patient evaluation and treatment planning

Home exercise program development

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy

Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.

Position Summary

This Physical Therapist in our Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation department provides professional physical therapy services through patient evaluation, treatment planning, and education to support recovery and functional improvement. The role coordinates care, develops rehabilitation and home exercise programs, and communicates with patients and families to ensure effective treatment outcomes.

Position Key Accountabilities

• Coordinates all physical therapy and related orthopedic care to ensure appropriate patient treatment.
• Conducts patient consultation, evaluation, and program planning for all patients.
• Develops home exercise programs to instruct patients in the required exercises for treatment.
• Reassesses patient status on an ongoing basis to ensure that treatment goals, plans, and program are appropriate.
• Communicates effectively with patient/family to ensure knowledge of treatment plan and home exercises.
• Develops educational programs to increase patient/family and community awareness of physical therapy treatment.
• Assists in continuing education and orientation of new employees to increase awareness of physical therapy treatments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification / Skills

• Physical Therapy (PT) license by the Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners – Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners (ECPTOTE) required.

Minimum Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy: minimum four years of experience required.
• Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy: minimum two years of experience required.
• Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy: no additional experience required.

Physical Requirements

Exerts up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds frequently and/or up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive

• Position is security-sensitive pursuant to Texas Education Code 51.215 and Texas Government Code 411.094.
• Requires routine review for criminal history and continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary.
• Residency requirement: Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

Benefits

• 100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees.
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, vacation, and sick time – approximately 37-38 days per year).
• Longer tenure accrues more vacation.
• Longevity Pay (monthly payments after two years of service).
• Retirement/Pension plan.
• Free financial and legal counseling.
• Free mental health counseling services.
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs.
• Other employee discounts (entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.).
• Resources for child and elder care.