Acute Care, Ambulatory Care, Basic Life Support (BLS), Best Practices, Case Management, Clinical Training, Communication Skills, Credit Union, Cross-Functional, Dental Insurance, Disability Insurance, Documentation, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Science, Healthcare, Hospital, Life Insurance, Maintain Compliance, Medical Research, Medical Terminology, Medicine, Multilingual, National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), Nursing, Outpatient Care, Patient Admissions, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Performance Management, Physical Therapy, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Quality of Life, Rehabilitation Nursing, State Laws and Regulations, Student Loans, Training/Teaching, Treatment Evaluation, Treatment Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, Vietnamese Language, Vision Plan
Tuition Reimbursement – Available after 6 months of employment
About the Position:
Harris Health System is seeking a Physical Therapist II to provide patient evaluations and administer treatment in various inpatient settings, including acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, mental health units, and skilled nursing facilities. This role involves participating in performance improvement initiatives, clinical education, and multidisciplinary case management to ensure optimal patient recovery.
The Physical Therapist II will supervise physical therapy assistants and support staff, implement evidence-based treatment plans, and ensure compliance with all hospital policies, state regulations, and professional standards.
About Harris Health System:
Harris Health is a nationally recognized health system comprising three teaching hospitals and an extensive network of ambulatory care centers serving the people of Harris County, Texas, since 1966. Staffed by faculty, fellows, and residents from two nationally ranked medical schools, Baylor College of Medicine and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), Harris Health is the first healthcare system in Houston to receive the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) designation for its network of patient-centered medical homes.
Each year, Harris Health provides more than 1.8 million total outpatient visits through its over 40 ambulatory care facilities. Additionally, Harris Health sees more than 177,000 emergency visits at its Level 1 and Level 3 trauma centers and 35,000 hospital admissions through its three hospitals: Ben Taub, LBJ, and Quentin Mease.
Responsibilities:
Conduct patient evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans for rehabilitation in acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, and skilled nursing settings.
Administer physical therapy interventions to help patients improve mobility, reduce pain, and restore function.
Serve as a clinical supervisor to physical therapy assistants and support staff.
Participate in multidisciplinary case management and collaborate with healthcare professionals to enhance patient recovery.
Ensure compliance with hospital policies, state regulations, and professional best practices.
Assist in departmental performance improvement initiatives and clinical education.
Requirements:
Education & Licensure:
Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy
Current Texas Physical Therapy License
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification – American Heart Association (AHA) approved
Work Experience:
Two (2) years of Physical Therapy experience
One (1) year of PT experience with two (2) years as a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA) (for candidates who completed a LPTA-to-PT bridge program)
Preferred Experience:
Experience in acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, or skilled nursing facilities preferred.
Skills & Competencies:
Strong verbal communication skills, especially in patient interaction
Proficiency in medical terminology, research, and documentation software
Bilingual (Spanish, Vietnamese) preferred but not required
Specialty certification preferred
Work Schedule:
Flexible – May include weekends or varying shifts as needed
Apply Today!
Join Harris Health System and help patients regain mobility, independence, and quality of life as a Physical Therapist II. Apply now and be part of a dedicated team committed to exceptional patient care.
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Harris Health System
Harris Health is a nationally recognized health system comprising three teaching hospitals and an extensive network of ambulatory care centers serving the people of Harris County, Texas, since 1966. Staffed by the faculty, fellows and residents from two nationally ranked medical schools, Baylor College of Medicine and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), Harris Health is the first healthcare system in Houston to receive the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) designation for its network of patient-centered medical homes.
Each year, Harris Health provides more than 1.8 million total outpatient visits through its more than 40 ambulatory care facilities. Additionally, Harris Health sees more than 177,000 emergency visits at its Level 1 and Level 3 trauma centers and 35,000 hospital admissions through its three hospitals: Ben Taub, LBJ and Quentin Mease. Established by voter referendum to enhance the level of charity care available in the community, Harris Health System has often received national recognition for serving those in need and for its achievements in operational excellence, such as being named to the 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 Most Wired Hospitals lists by the American Hospital Association's Hospitals & Health Networks magazine.
Additionally, Harris Health System is pleased that each of its three hospitals: Ben Taub, Lyndon B. Johnson and Quentin Mease - achieved Pathway to Excellence designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.