Physical Therapist

Lubbock, TX 79424

Posted: 06/20/2025 Job Number: 154360

Job Description

**Job Title:**
Physical Therapist

**Address:**
Lubbock, TX

**Schedule:**
13 weeks, 28 units per week (Full Time)

**Job Description**
• A registered professional who provides physical therapy to patients of all age groups.
• Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans to restore or maintain patient well-being.
• Plans, organizes, and conducts physical therapy treatment programs based on the medical referral and evaluation.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team.
• Performs clinical assessments to identify patient needs and appropriateness of patient care.
• Documents, prepares, reviews, and completes a Plan of Care (POC), progress notes, phone orders, and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis.
• Revises the POC based on evaluation and ongoing assessment data.
• Works in consultation with the physician and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Plans and provides appropriate treatment for neuromuscular, neurological, and orthopedic disorders based on medical referrals and therapy assessments.
• Assists/instructs patients and families in transfer techniques appropriate to patient abilities.
• Instructs on the use of equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs, canes, braces, prosthetic devices, and appliances in a safe manner.
• Utilizes appropriate therapy equipment specific to patient diagnosis and needs.
• Orders appropriate rehabilitative equipment to meet patients' needs and adapts equipment/appliances to meet home limitations/requirements.
• Provides appropriate patient/family education regarding therapeutic procedures based on the patient's age, condition, culture, and learning readiness.
• Performs and oversees other team members when applicable in the performance of patient care that is consistent with patients' needs and desires.
• Applies concepts of infection control and universal precautions in coordinating/performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
• Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

**Critical Information**
• Uses effective interpersonal relations and communication skills.
• Knowledge of durable medical equipment.
• Meets mandatory continuing education requirements.
• Demonstrates commitment to professional growth and competency.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel locally.
• Ability to do heavy lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, and standing.
• Prolonged standing and walking required.
• Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs.
• Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Promotes company philosophy and administrative policies.
• Must read, write, and speak fluent English.

**Education/Licenses Needed**
• Current State License as a Physical Therapist - Required
• Proof of current CPR certification - Required
• Current driver's license with reliable transportation and insurance - Required
• 1-2 years of experience as a Physical Therapist in an acute care or rehabilitation setting - Required
• Previous home care experience - Preferred
• Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from an American Physical Therapy Association approved program - Required

**Benefits:**
• Benefits are available to full-time employees after 90 days of employment.
• A 401(k) with a company match is available for full-time employees with 1 year of service on our eligibility dates.
• This is an AI-Formatted job description; therefore, this does not remove human decision-making.
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