Physical Therapist I
Company: Houston Methodist Hospital
Location: Pearland
Posted on: February 28, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Full Time - Day - Pearland Location At Houston
Methodist, the Physical Therapist I (PT) position is responsible
for assessing patients and developing the therapy plan of care.
This position provides education to patients, patient's family
members, and/or caregivers and collaborates with other health care
professionals as needed for problem resolution and/or achievement
of identified patient specific goals. As a member of the patient
care team, the PT I position provides direct patient care and has
responsibility to deliver exceptional patient care with adherence
to safety standards and guidelines to ensure optimal patient
safety, customer service, and optimum patient outcomes./n FLSA
STATUS Non-exempt QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION - Graduate of education
program approved by the credentialing body for the required
credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and
Registrations section EXPERIENCE - None LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required - BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American
Heart Association and - PT - Physical Therapist - State Licensure -
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV Compact license
acceptable according to current ECPTOTE requirements SKILLS AND
ABILITIES - Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to
safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going
skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations -
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the
English language necessary to perform the essential functions of
this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or
employee safety or security - Ability to effectively communicate
with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a
manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of
positive language principles - Competent assessment, organizational
and problem-solving skills as evidenced by capacity to prioritize
multiple tasks and role components - Exhibits strong interpersonal,
teamwork and leadership skills with all levels of the healthcare
team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all
patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers - Possesses
proficient computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems
and standard Rehabilitation equipment. - Ability to function
independently and exercise judgment in interactions with
physicians, interprofessional care team and patients and their
families - Demonstrates professional and technical competence in
the selection, evaluation, utilization of treatment plans ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Promotes a positive work
environment and contributes to a dynamic, team-focused work unit
that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department
results. Seeks guidance from others and collaborates with all
members of the interprofessional care team by actively
communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and
data in a comprehensive manner. - Uses therapeutic communication,
which includes active listening and teaching, to establish a
relationship with patients, families and interprofessional health
care team to collaborate on the plan of care. - Serves as resource
to co-workers and may assist in teaching and providing guidance to
students and support staff. Contributes towards improvement of
department scores for employee engagement, i.e. peer-to-peer
accountability. SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Performs complete and
comprehensive evaluation of patients to identify patient’s level of
function and to determine the treatment plan. Develops the plan of
care based on evaluation findings and implements the therapy
treatment plan. - Provides education to patients, patient’s family
members, and/or caregivers, based on learning needs. Consistently
evaluates the patient’s comprehension and adapts teaching methods
accordingly. - Collaborates and communicates with the healthcare
team modifications to patient’s treatment plan, progress, and
discharge planning for achievement of identified patient specific
goals. Advocates on patient/family’s behalf to identify and resolve
clinical and ethical concerns, utilizing appropriate resources. -
Contributes towards improvement of department score for patient
satisfaction, through peer-to-peer accountability to service
standards. QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Assesses patients
regularly, monitors progress towards treatment goals, modifies
goals, and plan or program as indicated. Recognizes
complications/limitations associated with certain procedures and
collaborates with peers to addresses for optimum outcomes. -
Provides input of physical therapy-related activities completed by
interprofessional health care team, and if necessary, adjusts the
plan to improve quality of outcome and maintain the safety of the
patient. - Identifies opportunities for corrective action and
process improvement. Identifies areas of practice improvements with
research-based evidence to achieve patient safety outcomes,
supported by accurate documentation. Contributes to meeting
department and hospital targets for quality and safety. FINANCE
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Maintains accurate and complete documentation
of patient education procedures performed in a timely manner in the
patient record. Enters accurate charges for services provided as
applicable. - Uses resources efficiently to maximize utilization of
time and equipment. Self-motivated to independently manage time
effectively, minimizing incidental overtime, and prioritize daily
tasks, assisting coworkers as needed. Meets labor productivity
standards by effectively managing established patient load
assignments. GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Offers
innovative solutions through evidence-based practice/performance
improvement projects. Actively participates in departmental
projects and hospital committees. - Identifies and presents areas
for innovation, efficiency and improvement in patient care or unit
operations using evidence-based practice literature. - Seeks
opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with
a focus on continual development as a Physical Therapist. Assists
higher level PTs with program development and/or clinical
competencies. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate
management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an
on-going basis. SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS WORK ATTIRE - Uniform: No
- Scrubs: Yes - Business professional: No - Other (department
approved): Yes ON-CALL* *Note that employees may be required to be
on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events,
etc) regardless of selection below. - On Call* No TRAVEL Travel
specifications may vary by department - May require travel within
the Houston Metropolitan area No - May require travel outside
Houston Metropolitan area No /n/n/nQUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION -
Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body
for the required credential(s) indicated below in the
Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section EXPERIENCE -
None LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Required - BLS - Basic Life
Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and /n -
PT - Physical Therapist - State Licensure - Texas Department of
Licensing and Regulation_PSV Compact license acceptable according
to current ECPTOTE requirements /n Company Profile: Houston
Methodist Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the
No. 1 hospital in Texas and one of America’s “Best Hospitals.” As a
full-service, acute-care hospital located in the Texas Medical
Center and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist, it has
evolved into one of the nation’s largest nonprofit teaching
hospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with a
comprehensive residency program. Two of Houston Methodist’s primary
academic affiliates are among the nation’s leading health care
organizations: Weill Cornell Medicine and New York-Presbyterian
Hospital. Houston Methodist also has affiliations with Texas
A&M University and the University of Houston. Houston Methodist
Hospital offers unparalleled care for thousands of patients from
around the world. Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.
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