Physical Therapist

Ernest Health•Brownsville, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

South Texas Rehabilitation Hospital is hiring a full-time Physical Therapist in Brownsville, Texas. The hospital provides inpatient rehabilitation for people recovering from strokes, brain and spinal cord injuries, orthopedic injuries, and other serious conditions. Its programs include neurological, orthopedic, and cardiac/pulmonary rehabilitation, with personalized therapy, bilingual support, and family education. The Physical Therapist helps restore function and mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit lasting physical disabilities. The role examines patients’ medical histories and physical abilities, evaluates their potential to respond to therapy, and develops treatment plans. The therapist integrates the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.

Requirements

Graduate degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
Current and valid state Physical Therapist license.
Basic Life Support/CPR certification from an approved vendor.
Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
Understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
Competency in providing care according to established standards.
Ability to apply age-specific standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines when caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
Effective organizational and time-management skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection-control standards.

Nice To Haves

One year of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

Provide services to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities.
Examine patients’ medical histories and evaluate their physical abilities and potential to respond to therapy.
Develop treatment plans.
Integrate the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.