Physical Therapy Resident

Hendrick Medical Center; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene, TX, offers a formal physical therapy residency program. The residency emphasizes hands-on clinical training, mentored progression, and interdisciplinary collaboration to meet resident requirements.

Residents evaluate, plan, and implement individualized PT treatment programs while serving under supervision, delegating tasks to support staff, and coordinating with the Residency Director.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy required.
• License to practice Physical Therapy in the State of Texas or eligible for licensure.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid Texas Driver's License required only for individuals identified as HMC Designated Drivers per policy.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, plans, and implements PT treatment programs for individual patients.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Delegates and monitors the work of licensed PT assistants, technicians, and other support staff.
• Works with Residency Director and mentors to ensure resident requirements are met at designated timeframes.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Evaluates, plans, and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of physical therapy. Collaborates with interdisciplinary treatment team. Delegates and monitors the work of licensed physical therapist assistants, technicians, and other support staff. Works with Residency Director and mentors throughout to ensure resident requirements are met at intervals at designated timeframes.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s Degree

Required Licenses/Certifications

License to practice Physical Therapy in the State of Texas or eligible for licensure

Current CPR certification

Valid Texas Driver's License required only for individuals identified as HMC Designated Drivers per policy