Senior Physical Therapist - West Houston

MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 98,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Senior Physical Therapist to provide exceptional care in a hospital and clinic setting. This role focuses on evaluating patients, planning treatment programs, and contributing to their recovery and rehabilitation. You will work closely with a team to enhance patient outcomes while participating in education initiatives for both patients and staff. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients and have experience in physical therapy, this opportunity offers a fulfilling career path in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree from an accredited School of Physical Therapy required.
• Three years of experience as a Physical Therapist required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient evaluations and develop treatment plans to restore function.
• Participate in patient and student education and assist in staff development.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Program Planning

Pain Management

Patient Education

Cross-Training

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy

Advanced Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Senior Physical Therapist – West Houston - Float Responsibility

SUMMARY

Function: Provides direct, professional physical therapy services for hospital and clinic patients.

Scope: Impacts patient treatment and recovery.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Conducts patient consultation, evaluation, program planning and treatment to restore function, relieve pain, promote healing, prevent disability and/or facilitate adaptation to permanent disability.
2. Reviews patient referrals and medical records.
3. Contributes to performance improvement and quality management tasks.
4. Participates in patient and student education.
5. Assists in orientation of new employees and volunteers.
6. Contributes to staff development or community education by presenting education in-services or community presentations.
7. Participates in the cross-training program, demonstrating competencies in at least two different services or through attainment of specialty certification.
8. Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION

Received: General supervision by the Director and Associate Director, Rehabilitation Services. Clinical supervision by Supervisor, Physical Therapy. Medical supervision for individual patients from the referring and/or attending physician.

Given: Assigned staff.

REQUIREMENTS

Education required: Bachelor’s or advanced degree from accredited School of Physical Therapy.

Education Preferred: Advanced degree in Physical Therapy or related field.

Experience Required: Three years of experience as a Physical Therapist.

Experience Preferred: Three years of experience as a Physical Therapist in an outpatient care setting, preferably oncology.

Licensure/Certification Required: Current license to practice Physical Therapy in the state of Texas issued by Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Physical Therapy Examiners. Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR).

Licensure/Certification Preferred: None

Other Required: None

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 171828
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Days
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 98,500
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 123,000
• Maximum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 147,500
• FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
• Fund Type: Hard
• Work Location: Onsite
• Pivotal Position: No
• Referral Bonus Available?: No
• Relocation Assistance Available?: No
• Science Jobs: No

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.