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HCA Houston Med Ctr · Houston, TX Contract

Job Description

```html Physical Therapy - Physical Therapist (PT) Location: Houston, Texas Schedule: 5x8 Days Weekly Estimated Pay: $1881.6 - $2150.4 About Cuready Healthcare Staffing Cuready Healthcare Staffing is a trusted leader in healthcare staffing, dedicated to connecting highly qualified healthcare professionals with facilities nationwide. Founded on a commitment to integrity, service, and quality patient care, Cuready partners with hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and outpatient centers to deliver reliable staffing solutions. Our experienced recruiting team includes former healthcare professionals who understand the clinical environment and advocate for both our providers and our clients. Job Summary Cuready Healthcare Staffing is seeking a qualified Physical Therapist to support patient care and clinical operations within healthcare facilities. The ideal candidate will deliver safe, high-quality care while collaborating with interdisciplinary care teams and maintaining compliance with facility policies and professional standards. Responsibilities Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized treatment plans. Provide therapeutic interventions to improve patient functional status. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes. Maintain accurate documentation and records of patient care activities. Utilize standard hospital equipment and EMR systems effectively. Participate in rotating weekend schedules as needed. Qualifications Current PT Texas Licensure required. BLS certification required. 1 year of PT experience in a hospital setting preferred. Graduate of an APTA accredited program. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and manage time effectively. Why Work With Cuready Healthcare Staffing Flexible scheduling options tailored to your lifestyle Competitive pay packages Local, travel, and contract opportunities nationwide Recruiters with real healthcare experience Dedicated support throughout onboarding and assignment Equal Opportunity Employer Cuready Healthcare Staffing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. ```

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What Most Job Listings Don’t Tell You

General overview for this role type — specific duties and requirements vary by employer.

Support roles in senior living — housekeeping, maintenance, activities, and social work — are far more resident-facing than similar positions in other industries. Housekeepers and maintenance staff interact with residents in their personal living spaces daily, which requires discretion, patience, and genuine respect for the people who live there. In Texas, even non-clinical staff must complete facility-specific training on topics like abuse prevention, infection control, and emergency procedures.

Activities coordinators and social workers play a direct role in resident well-being — isolation and depression are significant concerns in senior living, and programming that keeps residents socially engaged has measurable health outcomes. Maintenance staff in senior care need to understand life-safety systems (fire alarms, emergency generators, call systems) and are often the first responders for building emergencies. Background checks are required for all positions, and many facilities prefer candidates who have previous experience working with older adults.

What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day

Based on typical senior living facilities in the Houston area.

For housekeeping roles, the day follows a room-by-room schedule — cleaning resident rooms, sanitizing common areas, managing laundry, and responding to spill or accident cleanups as they happen. Infection control protocols are more rigorous than in hotels or commercial cleaning, especially during flu season or respiratory illness outbreaks.

Maintenance staff handle a daily work order queue — everything from changing light bulbs and fixing call buttons to HVAC maintenance and plumbing repairs. Life-safety equipment checks (fire extinguishers, exit lighting, generator testing) happen on set schedules. Activities professionals plan and lead group programming — exercise classes, crafts, music sessions, outings — and also provide one-on-one engagement for residents who cannot participate in group settings. Social workers manage care conferences, discharge planning, family mediation, and community resource referrals. Across all these roles, the common thread is that you become a familiar, trusted presence in residents' daily lives.

Houston Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Home Health and Personal Care Aide positions in the Houston metro area earn a median wage of $10.97/hr ($22,818/yr). The typical range is $10.60 – $13.28/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $20,613/yr

Houston Median $22,818/yr

Experienced (90th) $30,597/yr

vs. National Median -34.6%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by Houston Senior Living Guide.