A large, established health system is recruiting a licensed Physical Therapist to join its care team in El Paso, Texas. This role is embedded within an acute care hospital setting and centers on direct patient care — evaluating, planning, and executing individualized physical therapy treatment programs across a diverse inpatient population. The position functions as a core member of an interdisciplinary clinical team, offering a clinician the opportunity to practice at full scope in a community-focused, resource-backed environment.
Perks and Benefits
- Employment with a large, multi-hospital health system offering institutional stability and career development pathways
- Access to organizational resources, clinical tools, and support infrastructure designed to optimize patient care delivery
- Vaccination compliance accommodations available — religious and medical exemptions considered on a case-by-case basis
- Equal opportunity employer with E-Verify participation
- Internal career advancement support and professional development resources available system-wide
Practice Highlights
- Responds to and executes physician orders for physical therapy across an inpatient acute care population
- Performs comprehensive patient assessment and re-assessment, administering and interpreting standardized tests and measurements
- Reviews patient charts and prior progress before each treatment session; modifies plans dynamically based on clinical findings
- Develops functional goals in collaboration with patients and families, targeting return to highest achievable level of independence
- Designs and implements treatment programs focused on restoring and improving functional mobility
- Seeks clarification of physician orders as clinically indicated — operates within a collaborative, team-based care model
- Functions as an active interdisciplinary team member contributing to individualized care planning and implementation
- Part of a health system operating 65 hospitals and approximately 510 outpatient centers nationally, with deep subspecialty service lines tailored to community need
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Physical Therapy required; Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) preferred
- Active Texas Physical Therapy state licensure required
- Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a practicing PT in a healthcare setting preferred
- Comfort with the full scope of acute care physical therapy, including assessment, goal-setting, and hands-on treatment across varied diagnoses
About the Community
El Paso sits at the westernmost tip of Texas, nestled between the Franklin Mountains and the Rio Grande — a city of roughly 700,000 that offers a low cost of living, abundant sunshine, and a rich bicultural character shaped by its position on the U.S.-Mexico border. Outdoor enthusiasts have immediate access to Franklin Mountains State Park, the largest urban wilderness park in the United States, as well as nearby White Sands National Park and the Organ Mountains. El Paso's affordable housing market, strong public and private school options, and vibrant food and arts scene make it a compelling destination for clinicians seeking a high quality of life without the cost burden of larger metros.