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PT - Physical Therapist

Garden Oaks Health and Rehab · HOUSTON, TX Full Time

Job Description

Outpatient Physical Therapist Assignment Duration This is a 13-week contract position. Schedule 5x8.0 schedule with shifts starting at 8:00 AM. Job Description The Outpatient Physical Therapist evaluates assigned patients and develops, implements, and modifies treatment plans according to patient needs and physician direction. This role involves delegating and directing all discipline-specific therapy services for those assigned patients. The therapist ensures the design of functional treatment programs that facilitate an effective return to community activities, while also serving as an educator to patients, families, students, coworkers, and self. Responsibilities Complete comprehensive evaluations of assigned patients. Utilize clinical reasoning to develop appropriate treatment plans focused on progressing patients towards discharge within an established length of stay. Document medical records clearly, concisely, and in a timely manner in compliance with state, federal, and clinic guidelines. Administer care under signed, valid physician orders. Participate in student programs, providing supervision, developing learning objectives, and completing evaluations. Create an individualized professional development plan with clinical management to enhance skills and competencies. Adhere to discipline-specific State Practice Acts and maintain professional licensure in good standing. Understand organizational performance improvement methodologies to enhance the quality of services provided. Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school. 1 years of outpatient clinical experience. Current CPR certification. Active and valid physical therapist license for the state where work will be performed. Why ARMStaffing? At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer: Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why: SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019 SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023 Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023 Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting! Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!

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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

Garden Oaks Health and Rehab is a Nursing — SNF located in HOUSTON, TX at 6534 STUEBNER AIRLINE RD. This facility holds a 4.3-star Google rating based on 3 reviews.

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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 $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.