Physical Therapist

Citizens Medical Center is a not-for-profit hospital known for compassionate patient care, clinical expertise, and bringing advanced medical services to the South Texas region since 1956. Today, Citizens is a 338-bed acute care hospital with over 1,000 dedicated employees.

Citizens offers a generous benefit package that includes retirement plans upon hire, and an excellent medical plan with optional insurance plans to choose from.

If you are interested in pursuing a career with an award-winning hospital, welcome home.

We're looking for a dedicated Physical Therapist (PT) to join our dynamic rehab team in a hospital-based outpatient setting located inside the state-of-the-art Health Plex gym in Victoria, Texas. New grads welcome!

• Competitive pay
• Fantastic benefits package
• One-on-one patient care:
  We strive for one patient per hour in outpatient clinic.
• A modern, fully equipped rehab space inside a premier fitness center
• In-house training provided

• Primary focus in our outpatient facility
• Required to rotate one weekend per month for hospital coverage

Nestled between Houston, San Antonio, Austin, and Corpus Christi, Victoria offers small-town charm with easy access to big-city amenities. Outdoor enthusiasts will love:

• Small town charm with great amenities
• Fantastic fishing less than an hour away (freshwater and coastal)
• A range of year-round outdoor activities

The Physical Therapist is responsible for evaluating, planning, and implementing individualized physical therapy interventions based on evidence-based practices and in accordance with the prescription of a licensed healthcare provider. This role involves administering therapeutic treatments and physical modalities to restore function, reduce pain, enhance mobility, and prevent disability caused by injury or illness. Key responsibilities include helping patients achieve their optimal performance levels and functional independence within their capabilities.

The Physical Therapist coordinates, delegates, and supervises tasks assigned to support staff, ensuring adherence to clinical and professional standards.

This position contributes to departmental operations, including performance improvement initiatives, budget management, and compliance with established financial guidelines. The Physical Therapist ensures accurate and timely documentation of treatment plan modifications and collaborates in maintaining infection control standards, equipment training, and organizational safety protocols. By fostering a patient-centered approach, the Physical Therapist plays a vital role in advancing the department’s mission of delivering high-quality care.

• 1.Responsible for the clinical direction of Physical Therapist Assistants and/or Physical Therapy Technicians.
• 2.Ability to observe and evaluate treatment effect and recommends change as needed. (EF)
• 3.Ability to perform an appropriate evaluation on all patients as related to the referral and diagnosis.(EF)
• 4.Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs, home needs, and evaluates/records effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching as appropriate. (EF)
• 5.Demonstrates knowledge of physical therapy modalities.
• 6.Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs of patients. (EF)
• 7.Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Maintains department cleanliness and safety.
• 8.Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the information of the plan of care. (EF)
• 9.Communicates appropriately and clearly, to licensed practitioner, staff and administration team.
• 10.Coordinates and directs patient care to…