MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Physical Therapist to join our Department of Rehabilitation Services. In this inpatient role, you will provide direct professional physical therapy services to oncology patients, focusing on optimizing physical abilities and quality of life for people affected by cancer and its treatments.
What You'll Do
- Conduct patient consultation, evaluation, program planning, and treatment to restore function, relieve pain, promote healing, prevent disability, and/or facilitate adaptation to permanent disability.
- Review patient referrals and medical records.
- Contribute to performance improvement and quality management tasks.
- Participate in patient and student education.
- Assist in the orientation of new employees and volunteers.
What We're Looking For
- A Bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited School of Physical Therapy.
- A current license to practice physical therapy in the state of Texas issued by the Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners.
- Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR).
Team & Environment
You will be part of the Department of Rehabilitation Services at MD Anderson, among the 1% of hospitals nationwide to earn six consecutive Magnet Recognition Program® designations.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary range: $89,000 (minimum) - $111,000 (midpoint) - $133,000 (maximum).
- Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on the 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), Extended Illness Bank (EIB), and institutional holidays.
- 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.
- Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service.
- Health Savings Account and Dependent Care Reimbursement flexible spending accounts.
- Fertility benefits, State of Texas longevity pay, and extensive wellness and employee health programs.
Work Mode
This role is onsite in Houston, Texas, United States.
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.
