Physical Therapist, Traveler – West Region

Jobtailor; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 78,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a licensed Physical Therapist in Texas to perform comprehensive patient evaluations and develop treatment plans. You will implement therapy programs, document progress, and supervise staff while maintaining compliance with professional standards.

This role emphasizes clear communication with patients, caregivers, and healthcare partners. Ongoing education and professional development are encouraged to advance clinical skills and leadership within the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or graduate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current license to practice Physical Therapy with Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners or PT Compact Commission.
• BLS certification current.
• Direct access: doctoral degree with residency/fellowship or licensed therapist with 30 hours of differential diagnosis CPD.
• Ability to lift 75–100 pounds and carry up to 30 pounds.
• Prolonged standing, walking, stooping and squatting.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and perform comprehensive evaluations.
• Develop and initiate treatment plans based on evaluation findings.
• Interpret evaluation findings and establish goals.
• Implement physical therapy treatment programs and provide basic PT
• Document findings, progress, and other medical-record information.
• Supervise assistants and rehabilitation technicians.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust goals or plans as needed.
• Instruct patients and caregivers; motivate and educate.
• Collaborate with physicians, insurance providers, and colleagues.
• Assist senior therapists with program development and leadership.
• Train students, interns, and staff; present topics at meetings and conferences.
• Manage time to ensure safe, policy-compliant care; pursue continuing education.

Skills

Patient Care

Physical Therapy Treatment

Evaluation Interpretation

Goal Setting

Documentation

Program Development

Differential Diagnosis

Fine Hand Dexterity

Eye-Hand Coordination

Physical Therapy Techniques

Communication

Motivation

Instruction

Time Management

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree In Physical Therapy

Current Texas Physical Therapy License

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

• Assess patients and perform complete, comprehensive evaluations
• Develop and initiate treatment plans based on evaluation findings
• Accurately interpret evaluation findings and establish goals
• Implement physical therapy treatment programs and provide basic physical therapy treatments
• Provide direct patient care and document findings, progress, instructions, and other medical-record information
• Assume responsibility for patient care performed by assistants and rehabilitation technicians
• Assess patients regularly and alter goals, plans, or programs as indicated
• Motivate and instruct patients and caregivers
• Communicate with patients, caregivers, physicians, insurance companies, and professional colleagues
• Assist Level II and III physical therapists and leadership with program development
• Provide training and guidance to students, interns, and other staff
• Present relevant professional-literature topics at meetings, conferences, grand rounds, and university settings
• Manage time effectively and ensure safe, policy-compliant care
• Promote professional growth through mandatory and continuing education and skills competency

Requirements

• Bachelor's or graduate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited university-based Physical Therapy program
• Current or temporary license to practice Physical Therapy by Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners or by the Physical Therapy Compact Commission
• Current certification in Basic Life Support
• For direct access practice: doctoral degree along with a residency or fellowship program, OR licensed therapist with 30 hours of continuing competence activities in differential diagnosis
• Current license to practice Physical Therapy by Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners or by the Physical Therapy Compact Commission
• Ability to occasionally/frequently push and lift 75-100 pounds and carry up to 30 pounds
• Prolonged standing; frequent walking, stooping and squatting
• Fine hand dexterity and eye-hand coordination
• Ability to receive oral and written communication and communicate verbally and in writing
• Ability to monitor instruments, computers and equipment; recognize alphanumeric characters; distinguish colors; and observe physical characteristics

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in patient assessment, treatment planning, and implementation of physical therapy programs while ensuring compliance with professional standards. Capable of effective communication with patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals, alongside a commitment to ongoing education and professional development.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Bachelor's Degree In Physical Therapy
• Current Texas Physical Therapy License
• Basic Life Support Certification
• Patient Assessment And Evaluation
• Treatment Plan Development

Hard Skills

• Patient Care
• Physical Therapy Treatment
• Evaluation Interpretation
• Goal Setting
• Documentation
• Program Development
• Differential Diagnosis
• Fine Hand Dexterity
• Eye-Hand Coordination
• Physical Therapy Techniques

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Motivation
• Instruction
• Time Management
• Team Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• Texas Physical Therapy License
• Basic Life Support Certification

Industry Keywords

• Physical Therapy
• Patient Evaluation
• Rehabilitation
• Continuing Education
• Professional Development