PT

Encompass Health - South Houston, TX

Part-time - Entry Level

South Houston, TX

Hospitals

About the position

As a Physical Therapist (PT) at Encompass Health, you will play a crucial role in providing personalized care to patients recovering from various conditions. This position emphasizes one-on-one interaction, allowing you to build meaningful relationships with patients while helping them achieve their rehabilitation goals. You will work in a supportive environment that fosters professional growth and utilizes the latest technologies in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy treatment and patient care according to hospital, state and federal regulations and professional guidelines.
• Delegate tasks and supervise physical therapist assistants and technicians.
• Maintain open and ongoing communication with hospital departments to ensure that patient, staff and hospital needs are met.
• Help patients to regain control of their lives and their independence.
• Create an environment and a culture that enables the hospital to fulfill its mission by providing patient safety and patient-centered treatment.

Requirements

• Current state licensure or certification on or before the first day of employment required.
• CPR certification preferred unless otherwise required by hospital policy.
• Successful completion of a degree from an accredited bachelor's or master's program, plus sufficient experience in the field essential.
• Demonstrated competence in physical therapy evaluation, assessment, care planning and treatment.
• Effective communication skills for working with patients, families and caregivers required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in post-acute care settings.
• Knowledge of the latest physical therapy technologies and techniques.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental and vision plans provided to meet the needs of full and part-time employees and their families.
• Generous paid time off that increases with tenure.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities.
• Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock-purchase plans.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.