MD Anderson Cancer Center is hiring a Senior Physical Therapist specializing in orthopedic oncology within the Orthopaedic Surgery department. In this role, you will provide state-of-the-art treatment for patients with musculoskeletal bone tumors and soft tissue sarcomas, maximizing patient function through advanced surgical and reconstructive techniques. You will be a key member of a multi-disciplinary team, utilizing critical thinking and a creative approach to navigate complex cases, with opportunities for program development, research, and academics.
What You'll Do
- Assess patients’ needs by selecting and performing appropriate assessment tools aligned with evidence-based practice.
- Develop and revise interventions and programs as needed to achieve positive patient outcomes.
- Identify patient/family communication styles and seek alternate forms of communication when necessary.
- Identify and implement appropriate outcome measures to track functional changes.
- Identify and initiate evidence-based physical therapy interventions to improve/maintain patient functional status.
- Effectively and efficiently treat a wide variety of diagnoses and conditions, demonstrating advanced clinical reasoning.
- Provide patient and family teaching and education.
- Demonstrate proficiency in timely, efficient, and appropriate ordering of DME.
- Delegate and supervise physical therapy assistants and rehab techs appropriately, including required documentation.
- Effectively respond to emergencies and/or unsafe situations.
- Complete concise, logical, and timely documentation that supports billing and integrates objective data.
- Capture charges in accordance with departmental policy.
- Function effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Communicate clinical and logistical information in a timely manner using effective written and verbal communication.
- Demonstrate initiative with all department and institutional policies and procedures.
- Meet targets for volume of billable services and effectively manage workload to balance consults and treatments.
- Initiate communication with supervisor/peers to assist with patient care when needed.
- Provide clinical leadership in performance improvement, quality initiatives, or program development.
- Engage in publishing, teaching, and research both within the institution and the community.
- Mentor new employees or provide integral support in student educational programs.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's Degree or Advanced degree from accredited School of Physical Therapy.
- 3 years experience as a physical therapist.
- PT - Physical Therapist License in the state of Texas issued by Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners upon hire.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) upon hire.
Nice to Have
- Physical Therapist experience in an inpatient acute care setting, preferably oncology.
Team & Environment
You will join a close-knit multi-disciplinary team approach to care, with direct collaboration with Orthopedic Oncology faculty and MLP’s. Our culture is dedicated to providing state-of-the-art treatment for adults and children with musculoskeletal bone tumors, maximizing function through advanced surgical techniques. Close collaboration between PT/OT teams and surgeons creates a seamless, team-based approach, and therapists shape the future of programs through quality initiatives, research, publications, and academic involvement.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary range: USD $101,000 - $152,000
- Medical, dental benefits
- Paid time off
- Retirement benefits
- Tuition benefits
- Educational opportunities
- Individual and team recognition
Work Mode
This role operates on a hybrid work mode in Houston, Texas, at the Houston (TX Med Ctr) location.
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.
