Physical Therapist- Advanced Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

Ortholonestar · Houston, TX Full Time
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Description Seeking a passionate patient-centered Physical Therapist specializing in orthopedics, sports medicine, and manual therapy to help patients regain mobility, relieve pain, and achieve their best quality of life through expert, compassionate care. Enjoy an autonomous, team-oriented environment with a manageable caseload. Key Responsibilities: Review physician referrals and patient records to develop tailored treatment plans. Perform comprehensive patient evaluations to assess functional abilities and develop appropriate treatment plans. Deliver manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, modalities, and home care instruction, adjusting treatments as needed. Document patient care and progress following clinic policies and regulations. Collaborate with physicians and care teams to ensure coordinated treatment. Educate patients and caregivers on management and prevention strategies. Supervise and mentor assistants, technicians, and students. Support clinic operations, marketing, and professional development activities. Qualifications Required Skills & Competencies Strong clinical reasoning and problem-solving abilities. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for effective patient and team interactions. Proficiency in therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and use of rehabilitation equipment. Ability to adapt treatment plans based on patient progress and feedback. Organizational skills for accurate documentation and time management. Commitment to evidence-based practice, lifelong learning, and upholding OrthoLoneStar’s values and guiding behaviors. Qualifications Education : Master’s degree or higher (M.S.) in Physical Therapy from an accredited college or university Experience: One to two years of related experience and/or training preferred. Outpatient orthopedic and manual therapy experience is highly desirable; Orthpaedic or manual therapy certifications preferred but not required. Language Ability : Ability to read, analyze, and interpret medical records, therapy protocols, and scientific literature; respond to inquiries from patients, insurance agencies, and regulatory bodies. Math Ability : Proficient in applying concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to clinical and operational scenarios. Reasoning Ability : Capable of defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions; skilled in interpreting complex technical instructions. Computer Skills : Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and basic EMR/PM software. Licensure : Current Physical Therapy license in the state of practice, displayed in accordance with Texas State Practice Act. Supervisory Responsibilities : Delegates appropriately and supervises Physical Therapy Assistants, Technicians, and students per state guidelines. Working Conditions & Physical Demands Noise Level: Moderate. Travel: Primarily works at one clinic but may occasionally travel between locations to provide patient care; travel is not reimbursed. Physical Requirements: Regularly required to sit, talk, and hear; frequently stand, walk, use hands, bend, stoop, lift up to 50 lbs (frequently) and 70 lbs (occasionally), climb, balance, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Vision Requirements: Close vision, peripheral vision, ability to adjust focus; ability to spend 4–5 hours daily in front of a computer.

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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.

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