Job Title: Physical Therapist (PT) – Inpatient & Outpatient Rehabilitation Location: Haskell, TX Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent Department: Rehabilitation Services / Physical Therapy Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Pay Range: $45.00/hour ($93,600 annually, based on 40 hours per week) Sign-On Bonus: $5,000 Clinical Setting: Inpatient (Swing Bed) and Outpatient Rehabilitation Patient Population: Adolescents (High School Age) Through Geriatrics EMR: Cerner Position Overview We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Physical Therapist (PT) to join a hospital-based rehabilitation team in Haskell, Texas. In this role, you will provide both inpatient and outpatient physical therapy services, evaluating and treating patients with orthopedic conditions, post-surgical rehabilitation needs, mobility limitations, and functional impairments. The facility has a strong demand for outpatient rehabilitation services, particularly post-surgical therapy and manual therapy, while also supporting a fluctuating inpatient swing-bed population. Candidates must be comfortable transitioning between outpatient and inpatient care based on daily patient volumes and departmental needs. This opportunity is ideal for a Physical Therapist with strong manual therapy skills and experience in orthopedic and post-surgical rehabilitation who enjoys treating a diverse patient population ranging from high-school-aged adolescents to older adults. The position offers a consistent Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule, competitive hourly compensation, a $5,000 sign-on bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes a retirement plan through the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS) with a hospital match. Key Responsibilities • Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and treatments across both inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation settings. • Assess patient mobility, strength, balance, range of motion, gait, functional limitations, and rehabilitation needs. • Develop and implement individualized physical therapy treatment plans based on patient diagnoses, clinical findings, functional goals, and physician orders. • Provide manual therapy interventions to address musculoskeletal dysfunction, mobility restrictions, pain, and functional limitations. • Deliver post-surgical orthopedic rehabilitation, supporting patients recovering from orthopedic procedures and other surgeries requiring physical therapy. • Implement therapeutic exercises, strengthening programs, balance training, gait training, and functional mobility interventions. • Manage outpatient therapy caseloads with a strong emphasis on orthopedic rehabilitation and post-operative recovery. • Provide inpatient swing-bed rehabilitation services, assisting patients with mobility, functional recovery, strengthening, and preparation for discharge. • Adapt daily treatment schedules and clinical priorities based on fluctuating inpatient census and outpatient patient volumes. • Treat patients across a broad age range, from high-school-aged adolescents to geriatric patients. • Monitor patient progress, reassess functional outcomes, and modify treatment plans to support continued rehabilitation goals. • Educate patients and caregivers regarding therapeutic exercises, mobility techniques, post-surgical precautions, injury prevention, and home exercise programs. • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, rehabilitation professionals, and other healthcare team members to coordinate comprehensive patient care. • Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning and discharge coordination for inpatient rehabilitation patients. • Maintain accurate and timely patient evaluations, treatment documentation, progress notes, and discharge summaries using Cerner EMR. • Follow established clinical protocols, patient safety standards, infection prevention practices, and applicable healthcare regulations. • Support efficient rehabilitation department operations while maintaining high standards of patient care and clinical outcomes. Qualifications Required Qualifications • Education: Physical Therapy education meeting Texas licensure requirements. • Licensure: Active Texas Physical Therapist (PT) license. • Clinical Skills: Strong knowledge of physical therapy assessment, treatment planning, therapeutic exercise, functional mobility, and rehabilitation techniques. • Manual Therapy: Ability to perform manual therapy interventions for outpatient rehabilitation patients. • Orthopedic Rehabilitation: Ability to provide physical therapy services for patients recovering from orthopedic and other surgical procedures. • Clinical Flexibility: Willingness and ability to provide treatment across both inpatient swing-bed and outpatient rehabilitation settings. • Patient Population: Ability to treat patients ranging from adolescents to older adults. • Documentation: Ability to maintain accurate patient evaluations, treatment notes, and clinical records using an electronic medical record system. • Communication: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with patients, caregivers, physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams. • Independent Practice: Ability to organize daily treatment responsibilities, prioritize patient needs, and adapt to fluctuating inpatient and outpatient caseloads. • Additional Requirements: Strong clinical judgment, organizational skills, time management, and commitment to delivering high-quality rehabilitation services. Preferred Qualifications • Previous experience providing manual therapy in an outpatient physical therapy setting. • Strong background in orthopedic and post-surgical rehabilitation. • Experience treating patients following orthopedic surgeries, including joint replacements and other musculoskeletal procedures. • Previous experience working across both inpatient and outpatient physical therapy settings. • Familiarity with Cerner EMR. • Experience providing physical therapy services in a community hospital, rural healthcare facility, or swing-bed rehabilitation setting. • Experience treating adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations. • Ability to independently manage outpatient rehabilitation caseloads while supporting inpatient therapy needs. • Strong interdisciplinary collaboration and patient education skills. Benefits The position includes a comprehensive benefits package designed to support professional stability and long-term financial well-being. • Medical Insurance: Health coverage options available. • Dental Insurance: Dental coverage options available. • Vision Insurance: Vision coverage options available. • Supplemental Insurance: Additional coverage options available. • Paid Time Off (PTO): Paid leave benefits. • Retirement Plan: Participation in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS). • Hospital Retirement Match: Employer matching contributions through TCDRS. • Prior Service Credit: Previous qualifying employment with an eligible TCDRS participating entity may count toward retirement vesting, potentially allowing earlier vesting. • Sign-On Bonus: $5,000.