Physical Therapist

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation

Location: Lakeway, TX  

 Physical Therapist (PT)

Day Neuro

 Full Time

Hours: Monday - Friday 8a - 4:30p

Compensation depends upon candidate’s years of experience and internal equity.

 Starting salary: $75,920 - $103,084.80

Seeking full time Physical Therapist to join our growing transdisciplinary team in a busy Day Neuro program. The position is a traditional Monday-Friday schedule at Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation Lakeway Day Neuro with cross-training opportunities in inpatient rehabilitation. The candidate will collaborate with the team of Physical, Occupational, Speech and Recreational Therapists as well as Case Management and Counselors to treat medically complex patients that include acquired brain injuries and incomplete SCI. We are seeking a candidate with strong neurological rehab skills who works well in a team setting. We are open to new graduates with Day Neuro clinical experience. 

Benefits of becoming a Therapist with us:

We strive to provide our employees with a solid work-life balance, as we understand that happy employees have both fulfilling careers and fulfilling lives beyond our doors.

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance; Life insurance; Prescription coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Days (EID)
• A 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Personal and Family Medical Leave
• Clinical Ladder Program
• New Grad Mentorship
• Residency Programs
• Continuing Education
• Student Loan Assistance
• Initial and ongoing systematic patient assessment

*Eligibility and effective dates vary

Evaluates all assigned patients and develops, implements and modifies treatment plan in accordance with the patient’s need and physician direction. Responsible for delegation and direction of all discipline-specific therapy services for those assigned patients. Ensures the design of functional treatment programs allowing for an effective return to community activities. Serves as an educator of patients, families, students, co-workers and self. Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, development of discipline-specific therapy services and design of program delivery.

As a Physical Therapist at one of our Day Neuro Rehabilitation Facilities, you will work with a team of clinicians.  Together we will help our patients achieve outlined goals and milestones on their individual patient care plan. 

• Evaluates assigned patients and establishes appropriate treatment goals and treatment programs.
• Provides ongoing evaluation of patient’s status and goals, modifying treatment program for timely progression.
• Develops comprehensive goals for patient treatment to maximize patient outcomes and return to community activities.
• Coordinates treatment program in conjunction with other clinical/therapeutic services, as well as available community resources.
• Attends appropriate clinical meetings to facilitate coordination.
• Provides for patient education to include the development of comprehensive and progressive home programs with instruction to the patient, family and other caregivers as appropriate to facilitate a safe and effective discharge.
• Prepares for patient discharge inclusive of ordering of necessary equipment and recommendations for therapeutic services ensuring the continuum of care.
• Evaluates patient in the actual or simulated home, school, work or community environments as necessary to facilitate a return to community activities, making recommendations for necessary adaptations or training.
• Identifies and manages various levels of care necessary to ensure care plan delivery. Delegates and supervises the utilization support personnel to maximize patient outcomes and ensure effective utilization of services.

• Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Physical Therapist required.
• Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required.

Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.