Physical Therapist (Physical Medicine & Rehab)

UTHealth Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Houston seeks a motivated therapist to coordinate physical therapy services. The ideal candidate will have a professional degree in Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy, with clinical experience in neurological impairments preferred. Responsibilities include patient evaluations, developing treatment plans, and contributing to research in rehabilitation therapies. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a difference in patient care and advance treatment modalities.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy.
• Certified by American Physical Therapy Association.
• Licensed by the Texas State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates physical therapy and orthopedic care for patients.
• Conducts patient consultation and evaluation.
• Develops home exercise programs for treatment.
• Reassesses patient status regularly.
• Communicates treatment plan effectively.
• Develops educational programs for awareness.
• Assists in training of new employees.

Skills

Organizing and directing physical therapy services

Clinical experience with neurological impairments

Motion capture experience

EMG experience

Coding experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Master's degree in Physical Therapy

Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

The NeuroRecovery Research Center at TIRR Memorial Hermann Hospital is seeking a highly motivated therapist to contribute to ongoing projects. The research center is part of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) at the University of Texas – Medical School at Houston. It is housed in TIRR Memorial Hermann Hospital providing easy and convenient access to patient populations, including stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, amputation and pain. TIRR Memorial Hermann Hospital is ranked #2 in Rehabilitation according to US News and World Report. See our website for details: https://med.uth.edu/pmr/research/

Position Summary

Provides professional, educational, and clinical skills in organizing and directing physical therapy services and administering treatment programs.

The ideal candidate may possess a professional degree in Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy. Clinical experience working with patients with neurological impairments is preferred. While research experience is preferred, it is not required. Experience in motion capture, EMG, and coding is desired.

The role may conduct comprehensive assessments and evaluations of patients' physical and functional abilities and deliver therapy in accordance with research protocols. Additional responsibilities may include:

• Preparing and maintaining Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications.
• Recruiting and scheduling study subjects.
• Keeping detailed and accurate records.
• Participating in data analysis and discussions.
• Preparing manuscripts and presenting research findings.

This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the advancement of rehabilitation therapies for individuals with neurological impairments.

Position Key Accountabilities

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

Certification/Skills

Certified by American Physical Therapy Association and licensed by the Texas State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.

Minimum Education

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of Physical Therapy and four years of experience.
• Master’s degree in Physical Therapy and two years of experience.
• Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy and no experience.

Minimum Experience

Years of experience varies based on education level.

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

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215.

Residency Requirement

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.