Physical Therapist - Pay Increase!

Company: Laredo Medical Center
Location: Laredo
Posted on: April 8, 2025

Job Description:

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Laredo Medical Center's (LMC) Physical Medicine Department is now hiring a FT Physical Therapist to work at LMC's 326 bed acute care hospital. The department is located in the main campus of Laredo Medical Center. This is a busy department that sometimes requires flexibility in scheduling. Employees report directly to the Director of Physical Medicine. The hospital is located in sunny Laredo, Texas, just 150 miles south of historic San Antonio.



*Position Insights: *Evaluating and assessing needs of patients and formulating treatment plans. Provides therapy services defined in treatment plans. Works cooperatively with physicians, case managers, and other healthcare staff. May supervise physical therapy assistants, aides, and athletic trainers. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Reports to the Director of Physical Medicine. Will complete assessment and create plane of care for patients needing PT, along with supervising Physical Therapy Assistants to carry out plan of care. Will demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills and follow LMC's code of conduct.



*Education:*
* Required: Graduate of registered PT approved Bachelor's degree program and shall have completed equivalent training, and shall meet practice requirements of appropriate State of Texas.
* _Preferred:_ Master's degree or Doctorate.



*Experience:*
* Required: Experience in working with an adult and geriatric population is necessary; education/experience serving people with physical disabilities is desirable.



*Licenses:*
* Required: Registered Physical Therapist in the State of Texas.
* Required: BLS, within 30 days of hire.



*Benefits: *
* Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
* Generous Paid Time-Off (PTO)
* Extended Illness Bank (EIB)
* Tuition Reimbursement Matching 401(k)
* Clinical Ladder Program
* Employee Referral Bonus Program
* Opportunities for career advancement
* Rewards and recognition programs
* Additional perks and discounts

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Opportunities for advancement
* Referral program
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
* Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday



Application Question(s):
* Are you a graduate of a registered PT approved Bachelor's
degree program?
* Do you have experience working with an adult and geriatric
population?
* Are you a registered Physical Therapist in the state of Texas?

Ability to Commute:
* Laredo, TX 78041 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:
* Laredo, TX 78041: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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