Physical Therapist Resident, Acute Care (July 2025) - TMC

Education: Bachelor's or graduate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited university-based Physical Therapy program.

Licenses/Certifications: Current or temporary license to practice Physical Therapy by Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners or by the Physical Therapy Compact Commission (must obtain within 30 days of hire). Current Certification in Basic Life Support.

A physical therapist practicing direct access:

Education: Doctoral degree along with a residency or fellowship program, or licensed therapist with 30 hours of continuing competence activities in differential diagnosis.

Licenses/Certifications: Current license to practice Physical Therapy by Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners or by the Physical Therapy Compact Commission.

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

• The position requires occasional/frequent pushing and lifting 75 – 100 pounds and carrying of up to 30 pounds; prolonged standing; frequent walking, stooping and squatting.
• Fine hand dexterity, eye-hand coordination, the ability to receive oral and written communication, and to communicate verbally and in writing are also necessary.
• The visual ability to monitor instruments, computers and equipment, recognize alphanumeric characters, distinguish colors and observe physical characteristics are essential to this position.

Principal Accountabilities

• Participates and completes all aspects of the PT Residency Program including reporting, mentoring sessions, clinical and didactic training, and other duties or requirements as assigned based on the program’s ABPTRFE accreditation standards.
• Assumes responsibility in the care of the patient.  Performs complete, comprehensive evaluation of patients with a physician’s referral.  Accurately interprets evaluation findings.  Completes a written plan of care, develops goals based on evaluation findings, and develops a comprehensive program to attain goals.
• Implements physical therapy treatment program and provides basic physical therapy treatments.  Demonstrates competency in performing basic physical therapy skills.    Responsible for patient care performed by assistants and rehabilitation technicians.  Assesses patients regularly to monitor progress towards treatment goals, and alters goals, plan or program as indicated.  Motivates and instructs patient/caregiver using appropriate methods.
• Communicates effectively with patients/caregivers, professional colleagues to include physicians and insurance companies.  Manages time effectively.  Documents appropriately in the medical record and completes other documentation duties accurately and efficiently. 
• Presents relevant special topics in professional literature at clinic meetings, grand rounds, conferences, university settings and meetings as delegated or requested by the faculty.
• Ensures safe care of patients by adhering to policies, procedures and standards, within budgetary specifications, including time management, supply management, productivity, flexibility based on patient census and accuracy of practice.  Provide treatment in all areas of the department, which may include inpatients, outpatients, weekends and holidays.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education, and skills competency.  Supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.  Assists in clinic education efforts, whether to patients, staff, hospital, system or to the community.
• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned.