Physical Therapist, Traveler – West Region

Memorial Hermann Health System

Physical Therapist evaluating patients and delivering treatment across Memorial Hermann’s West Region clinics. Managing care plans, documentation, caregiver instruction, and rehabilitation staff oversight.

Posted 9/8/2026full-timeKaty • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patient assessment, treatment planning, and implementation of physical therapy programs while ensuring compliance with professional standards. Capable of effective communication with patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals, alongside a commitment to ongoing education and professional development.

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Bachelor's Degree In Physical TherapyCurrent Texas Physical Therapy LicenseBasic Life Support CertificationPatient Assessment And EvaluationTreatment Plan Development

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Hard Skills

Patient CarePhysical Therapy TreatmentEvaluation InterpretationGoal SettingDocumentationProgram DevelopmentDifferential DiagnosisFine Hand DexterityEye-Hand CoordinationPhysical Therapy Techniques

Soft Skills

CommunicationMotivationInstructionTime ManagementTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Texas Physical Therapy LicenseBasic Life Support Certification

Industry Keywords

Physical TherapyPatient EvaluationRehabilitationContinuing EducationProfessional Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assess patients and perform complete, comprehensive evaluations
Develop and initiate treatment plans based on evaluation findings
Accurately interpret evaluation findings and establish goals
Implement physical therapy treatment programs and provide basic physical therapy treatments
Provide direct patient care and document findings, progress, instructions, and other medical-record information
Assume responsibility for patient care performed by assistants and rehabilitation technicians
Assess patients regularly and alter goals, plans, or programs as indicated
Motivate and instruct patients and caregivers
Communicate with patients, caregivers, physicians, insurance companies, and professional colleagues
Assist Level II and III physical therapists and leadership with program development
Provide training and guidance to students, interns, and other staff
Present relevant professional-literature topics at meetings, conferences, grand rounds, and university settings
Manage time effectively and ensure safe, policy-compliant care
Promote professional growth through mandatory and continuing education and skills competency

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's or graduate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited university-based Physical Therapy program
Current or temporary license to practice Physical Therapy by Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners or by the Physical Therapy Compact Commission
Current certification in Basic Life Support
For direct access practice: doctoral degree along with a residency or fellowship program, OR licensed therapist with 30 hours of continuing competence activities in differential diagnosis
Current license to practice Physical Therapy by Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners or by the Physical Therapy Compact Commission
Ability to occasionally/frequently push and lift 75–100 pounds and carry up to 30 pounds
Prolonged standing; frequent walking, stooping and squatting
Fine hand dexterity and eye-hand coordination
Ability to receive oral and written communication and communicate verbally and in writing
Ability to monitor instruments, computers and equipment; recognize alphanumeric characters; distinguish colors; and observe physical characteristics

Benefits

Comp & perks

Travel stipend and mileage reimbursement available