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Physical Therapist - Houston TX

FRIENDLY FACES SENIOR CARE · Pearland, TX Part Time

Job Description

Talent by Friendly Faces Workforce Solutions, LLC is recruiting on behalf of a home health client. PRN, contract, full-time, and part-time opportunities may be available. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapist to join our team in the Houston area. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality care to patients with various conditions affecting their mobility and function. This position offers flexibility with full-time, part-time, permanent, and temporary options available. Key Responsibilities: Evaluate patients’ physical conditions through assessments and examinations. Develop individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s specific needs. Implement therapeutic interventions using appropriate techniques such as exercise therapy, manual therapy, modalities (e.g., ultrasound), and functional training. Monitor patient progress throughout treatments and adjust care plans as necessary. Educate patients, families, and caregivers on treatment protocols and exercises for home practice. Maintain accurate documentation of patient evaluations, treatments provided, progress notes, and discharge summaries in compliance with legal regulations. Collaborate effectively with other healthcare professionals including physicians, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, nursing staff across multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes. Participate in continuing education opportunities to remain current on best practices within the field of physical therapy. Qualifications: Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited program or equivalent qualification. Current state licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Physical Therapist in Texas (must be obtained prior to employment). Previous experience preferred but not required; new graduates are welcome to apply. Strong communication skills both verbal and written; ability to build rapport with patients quickly. Skills: Proficient knowledge of rehabilitation principles related to musculoskeletal disorders Experience using electronic health records (EHR) systems Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment Compassionate approach toward patient care

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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.

About This Employer

FRIENDLY FACES SENIOR CARE is a Parent Agency located in Pearland, TX at 2743 Smith Ranch Rd #2004. This facility holds a 3.7-star Google rating based on 3 reviews.

Care services offered: Licensed Home Health Services; Personal Assistance Services

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Employer profile provided by Houston Senior Living Guide

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.