UHS·Austin, Texas
Assess and diagnose patients with neurological impairments to develop creative, individualized treatment plans. Provide therapeutic interventions within LTACH, IPR, and Post-Acute Brain Injury Programs to help patients return to active lives.
Texas NeuroRehab Center is a specialized treatment facility located ten minutes from downtown Austin on 67 wooded acres. We have served the Austin community for over 60-years and are proud of our history and tenured leadership team. Today, Texas NeuroRehab Center provides complex medical and brain injury rehab for ages 13 years and older and neurobehavioral residential treatment services for children and adolescents. The capabilities of the facility as a whole allow for integrated and specialized care for children, adolescents and adults facing difficult challenges.
The following are the job requirements for the Physical Therapist position: EDUCATION: Masters or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy. Knowledge of neurodevelopment, motor control and neurological dysfunction. LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: Current Texas Physical Therapy License. EXPERIENCE: At least one year of practice as a physical therapist. Experience in Acute Care and/or a Neuro setting highly recommended. PHYSICAL/GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: Able to sustain physical activity eight hours a day. Able to remain on feet eight hours per day. Able to frequently lift, carry, and lower 50 pounds without assistance. Able to push patients in wheelchairs up and down hills. Able to transfer patients to and from wheelchairs. Able to verbally communicate so as to explain treatment to the patient, allow patient to be an active participant, and to de-escalate a crisis situation. Able to visually observe and convey in writing patient progress and behavior. Able to use hands repetitively. Regular and expected attendance. Hearing and vision sufficient to perform essential job functions. Physically, mentally, emotionally, and legally capable of fulfilling all job components. Able to complete training program. EEO Statement 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 as such, openly support and fully commit to 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. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. Notice At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best-in-class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.
Requires a Master's or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy and a current Texas Physical Therapy License. Candidates must have at least one year of practice experience and the physical ability to lift 50 pounds and sustain activity for eight hours.
Market context
Texas physical therapist openings in skilled nursing settings often favor candidates with current licensure, solid clinical judgment, and comfort with electronic documentation. These roles can be competitive because employers look for therapists who can manage caseloads efficiently while supporting patient function in a post-acute environment. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, and if you have SNF or Net Health experience, make that clear in your application.