Physical Therapist​/SCD​/DPT​/PRN

Responsibilities

Northwest Texas Healthcare System, a 495‑bed system serving Amarillo and the surrounding region, combines traditional values with advanced technologies in a friendly, small‑town atmosphere. The city offers beautiful scenery, recreational facilities, and a strong educational system, making it an attractive place to live and work.

Position:
Physical Therapist

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Physical Therapist functions under the direct supervision of the physical medicine supervisor. The staff therapist assumes responsibility for a designated group of patients and provides physical therapy evaluations, modalities, and treatments in accordance with hospital and departmental policies, maintaining the highest degree of quality patient care. The therapist also oversees care delivered by physical therapist assistants.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provides patient care services for all ages, from neonate to geriatric
• Performs patient assessment
• Establishes plan of care
• Delivers care in accordance with physician orders and established plan of care
• Assesses educational needs of the patient, family, caregiver, or significant other and provides education to meet those needs
• Plans for discharge
• Communicates with patient, family, caregivers, significant other, and members of the healthcare team to promote maximum benefit of care
• Assesses the effectiveness of the treatment given and modifies treatment to achieve goals

• Licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state of Texas with a SCD or DPT
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association (or obtained during orientation) and maintenance of certification throughout employment

• Ability to read, write, and converse in English
• Ability to communicate with patients, families, staff, physicians, support agencies, vendors, and others
• Ability to remain calm and composed under stress, including emergency response to patient incidents
• Ability to respond to pages
• Ability to evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions
• Physical strength to bend, lift (50‑100 pounds occasionally, 25‑50 pounds frequently), grasp, coordinate fine hand/eye movements, push and pull, and sustain prolonged walking, standing, and/or sitting
• Ability to use sensory skills to differentiate clinical signs and symptoms

• Retention Bonus Program (if offered)
• Loan Forgiveness Program (if offered)
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation and generous paid time off
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi student loan refinancing program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries
• More information available on our Benefits Guest Website:

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. From its inception as a Fortune 500 corporation, UHS has grown steadily, with 2024 annual revenues of $15.8 billion. The company operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient and ambulatory care sites, insurance offerings, a physician network, and various related services across the United States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom.

Headquarters:
King of Prussia, PA.

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal‑opportunity employers and openly support recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.