Physical Therapist or Sr. PT - Galveston, Acute Only

UTMB Health • Galveston, TX

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About The Position

This open-pooled position may be filled at the Physical Therapist or Senior Physical Therapist level, depending on the applicant’s education and experience. The Physical Therapist directs the evaluation, development, coordination, and implementation of physical therapy interventions for patients. Services are provided under the guidelines of the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Practice Act and Rules. The therapist serves as a patient advocate, ensuring services meet legal, ethical, and institutional standards and follow the department’s and organization’s philosophy, objectives, guidelines, policies, and procedures.

The Senior Physical Therapist directs the evaluation, development, coordination, and implementation of physical therapy interventions for patients and serves as a patient advocate. The senior role ensures that physical therapy services meet legal, ethical, and institutional standards and follow the department’s and organization’s philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures. The position is for acute care in Galveston.

Requirements

• Physical Therapist level: Master’s degree or equivalent in Physical Therapy, or a doctoral degree, from an accredited program.
• Physical Therapist level: Zero years of related experience required.
• Physical Therapist level: Texas PT licensure through the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
• Physical Therapist level: Maintain active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification approved by the American Heart Association.
• Senior Physical Therapist level: Master’s degree or equivalent in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Senior Physical Therapist level: Licensed or eligible for licensure in Texas.
• Senior Physical Therapist level: Five years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct the evaluation, development, coordination, and implementation of physical therapy interventions for patients.
• Provide physical therapy services in accordance with the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Practice Act and Rules.
• Advocate for patients by ensuring physical therapy services meet legal, ethical, and institutional standards.
• Adhere to the department’s and organization’s philosophy, objectives, guidelines, policies, and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level