Physical Therapist

Sevita · Houston, TX Full Time
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Job Description

NeuroRestorative, a part of the Sevita family, provides rehabilitation services for people of all ages with brain, spinal cord and medically complex injuries, illnesses and other challenges. In a variety of locations and community-based settings, we offer a range of programs, including vocational and therapy programs, day treatments, and specialized services for infants, children, adolescents, Military Service Members and Veterans. Full Time Physical Therapist - Houston, TX New graduates welcome to apply! Full time, 40 hours per week No weekends No holidays Generous amounts of paid time off Health, vision, and dental insurance 401k with company match Adult neuro patients - low patient ratios! Great work-life balance! Are you a physical therapist looking for rewarding work in an organization dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of others? Bring your commitment and clinical skills to a team-based workplace that puts people first. Provide medically prescribed physical therapy treatment for patients suffering from injuries, deconditioning, or muscle, nerve, joint, and bone diseases to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability. Evaluate program participants through appropriate evaluation procedures and develop written treatment programs for each participant. Administer appropriate treatment programs and communicate program participant needs to appropriate staff. Provide needed re-evaluation and programmatic changes as necessary. Maintain timely and appropriate administrative and department documentation. Ensure adherence to accreditation standards, licensure standards, professional code of ethics, and confidentiality. Attend programmatic meetings as requested for team reports, policy setting, and exchange of information; attend other appropriate meetings/conferences as needed. Attend clinical meetings to exchange, discuss, and evaluate program participant treatment programs. Serve on rehabilitation treatment team(s), communicating with physicians, staff, professionals/paraprofessionals, consultants, families, and community resources as needed to ensure effectiveness of physical therapy program. Plan and implement in-service programs for staff and other groups as requested/assigned by supervisor. Participate in orientation programs for new staff, program participants, and PT/PTA students. Write service summaries as requested by Case Manager/Program Director and maintain daily billing summaries. Supervise PTAs and interns as required. Qualifications: Minimum of a bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy. State licensure in physical therapy. Self-motivated and detail-oriented with ability to multi-task. Exceptional communication skills with an ability to establish trust and rapport quickly. Commitment to a multidisciplinary team approach. Why Join Us? Full compensation/benefits package for full-time employees. 401(k) with company match. Paid time off and holiday pay. Complex work adding value to the organization’s mission alongside a great team of co-workers. Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities. We have meaningful work for you – come join our team – Apply Today! Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face. We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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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 $11.27/hr ($23,442/yr). The typical range is $10.92 – $13.35/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $22,235/yr
Houston Median $23,442/yr
Experienced (90th) $31,928/yr
vs. National Median -34.5%

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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