Physical Therapist

Advanced Houston Specialty Hospital is looking for a Physical Therapist to join our team of health care professionals in our newly renovated facility at 205 Hollow Tree Lane, Spring, TX. Join our team and help us provide top-tier medical and security services to a justice involved population!

Full-time and PRN opportunities available

The Physical Therapist is responsible for evaluating, planning, and implementing rehabilitative treatment programs for incarcerated individuals with physical impairments, injuries, or functional limitations. This role supports patient recovery, mobility, and independence while ensuring care is delivered safely, ethically, and in compliance with correctional healthcare standards, policies, and regulations.

Essential Functions:

1. Conduct comprehensive evaluations of patients with musculoskeletal, neurological, or functional limitations.
2. Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to improve strength, mobility, pain management, and functional independence.
3. Provide therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, gait training, and other interventions as clinically appropriate.
4. Educate patients on safe movement, injury prevention, adaptive techniques, and home exercise programs.
5. Collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, and other healthcare staff to ensure coordinated care.
6. Document assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries in accordance with facility policies and legal requirements.
7. Monitor patient response to therapy and modify treatment plans as clinically indicated.
8. Provide consultation and guidance to correctional staff regarding inmate safety, body mechanics, and injury prevention.
9. Ensure compliance with infection control, safety, and security procedures within the correctional environment.
10. Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case reviews.

It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her scope of work as determined by management.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited School of Physical Therapy. One (1) year of experience in a hospital or correctional healthcare environment preferred. Required certification and licensure as follows: Current license to practice Physical Therapy by Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners or by the Physical Therapy Compact Commission, Basic Life Support, and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support.

Post Hire Requirements:

Must successfully complete annual requirements to include maintaining licenses, certifications, and passing an annual background check.

Advanced Houston Specialty Hospital (AHSH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. AHSH participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment opportunities with AHSH and need assistance, please contact our staffing department at 801-693-2702.