Physical Therapist

MD Anderson Cancer Center • Houston, TX • 6d ago

The Physical Therapist will provide direct professional physical therapy services to our oncology patients in an inpatient setting.

Cancer and its treatments can sometimes have lasting effects on daily performance including physical, cognitive, emotional and social functioning. The Department of Rehabilitation Services has more than 100 oncology rehabilitation professionals and staff dedicated to optimizing the physical abilities and quality of life of people affected by cancer. Rehabilitation Services offers physical therapy and occupational therapy for patients of all ages and with any @type of cancer who are experiencing problems related to cancer or the side effects of surgery, chemotherapy or radiation treatment. Rehabilitation services are available to all MD Anderson patients who need help regaining physical function.

The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree in Physical Therapy and a current license to practice Physical Therapy in the state of Texas issues by Executive Council of Physical Therapy Examiners. The candidate must be available to work Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm to include a 1-hour lunch. One weekend day required per month, with a flex day during the week leading up to that weekend.

Working Hours: This will be part time - 30 hours - 4 days a week

Salary Range:

Minimum: $89,000 - Midpoint: $111,000 - Maximum: $133,000

MD Anderson offers our employees:

Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week

Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage

Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals

Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave and other paid leave programs

Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service

Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans

Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay program

Health Savings Account and Dependent Care Reimbursement flexible spending accounts

Fertility benefits

State of Texas longevity pay

Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups

MD Anderson is among 1% of hospitals nationwide who have earned six consecutive Magnet Recognition Program® designations from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Our nursing community transforms nursing care through clinical practice, education and research. Each day, more than 4,400 registered nurses deliver compassionate, evidence-based cancer care to patients and their families. Manages patient outcomes by providing, coordinating and supporting clinical aspects of direct patient care across the continuum of care.

Essential Job Functions:

Conducts patient consultation, evaluation, program planning and treatment to restore function, relieve pain, promote healing, prevent disability and/or facilitate adaptation to permanent disability.

Reviews patient referrals and medical records.

Contributes to performance improvement and quality management tasks.

Participates in patient and student education.

Assists in orientation of new employees and volunteers.

Other duties as assigned.

Education

Required: Bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited School of Physical Therapy.

Licenses/Certifications Required: Current license to practice physical therapy in the state of Texas issued by Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners. Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR).

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Additional Information

Requisition ID: 181293

Employment Status: Part-Time Benefits Eligible

Employee Status: Regular

Work Week: Days, Weekends

Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 89,000

Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 111,000

Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 133,000

FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay

Fund Type: Hard

Work Location: Onsite

Pivotal Position: No

Referral Bonus Available?: No

Relocation Assistance Available?: No

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