Physical Therapist

Paradigm Healthcare · Houston, TX Full Time

Job Description

Description Paradigm Northwest has an amazing opportunity for a Physical Therapist in Houston , TX ! We are looking for a PT to join our in-house team of outstanding professionals that service our residents through person-centered care to achieve positive outcomes! At Paradigm Northwest , our clinical teams service with compassion and commitment to quality care. Our staff is dedicated to providing customized care options for our residents and collaborate to create these programs and best practices with the intention of exceeding industry standards. Don’t wait to start making a difference – apply today! Physical Therapist Responsibilities: Consulting with patients to learn about their physical condition. Assessing and interpreting patient evaluations and test results. Developing treatment plans using a variety of treatment techniques. Creating personalized rehabilitation programs for patients. Administering medically prescribed physical therapy treatments to relieve pain, improve or restore function, and promote healing. Ensure all treatment delivered is in accordance with the established plan of care. Monitor patient response to treatment intervention and modify treatment approach and directive as clinically appropriate with IDT collaboration. Provide clinical support and education to patients, family members, and caregivers. Collaborate with other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure quality patient care is provided. Ensure documentation is completed thoroughly and timely and complies with all company and state/federal regulatory requirements. Complying with all rules, regulations, and procedures. Attend required meetings as designated by the Director of Rehab. Career Advantages In-house Rehab (non-contracted)! New Grads welcome to apply! Competitive Compensation & Benefits! Flexible Schedules! Qualifications Physical Therapist Skills: SNF/Long term care experience preferred. Current knowledge of treatment practices Knowledge of Net Health Electronic Documentation System preferred. Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities. Physical Therapist Requirements: Active/Valid Texas license in Physical Therapy In good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards Paradigm Healthcare was founded on the belief that by empowering each other, we can achieve more and provide better care to every patient we serve. We believe in taking a fundamental and basic human approach to our business, keeping it simple, real and to the point. We believe that by building an empowered team, who knows the value they hold, we can provide an unparalleled level of care to the residents who count on us.

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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.