Under the supervision of the Clinic Director or Manager, the Physical Therapist provides various methods of Physical Therapy and supervision by physician orders. Serves as a resource person for PT Assistants and PT Aides.

MINIMUM EDUCATION

Bachelors degree in Physical Therapy or Masters degree in Physical Therapy

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE

Previous experience in Physical Therapy preferred.

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Eligible for or licensed by Texas Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy Examiners. Basic Life Support certification required through the American Heart Association or other pre-approved accredited certification program.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of regulations, QA and procedures, and quality patient care. Successful completion department specific and/or hospital required training courses. Must be able to treat patients of all ages from pediatric to geriatric.

ABOUT US:

OakBend Medical Center is the last remaining independent, nonprofit hospital in the Greater Houston area, providing exceptional service with its three hospital campuses, 5 ambulatory surgery centers, 20 physical therapy clinics and 22 nursing homes.

We distinguish ourselves among our healthcare peers by housing several unique programs and facilities including the areas only no-wait emergency departments, hospital-based skilled nursing facility, advanced trauma program, acute care of the elderly (ACE) unit, geriatric psychiatric program, and permanent hospital-based air ambulance. We also have numerous programs designed to meet the needs of the community including advanced wound care services, a heart attack program, and a Gold Plus-rated stroke program.

For the past 70 years OakBends mission has been to provide exceptional, compassionate health care for our community, regardless of ability to pay. Our employees make a difference in patients lives by embracing the values of Excellence, Integrity, Ownership and Compassion.