The physical therapist will carefully look at how a patient moves and does everyday activities. They will find out what problems the patient has and create a personalized treatment plan. This plan will focus on helping the patient feel less pain, improve their movement, and avoid losing their ability to move.

**Main Duties:**
- Evaluate patients by asking questions, checking their health, and doing specific tests to gather information.
- Create a personalized care plan that targets the specific problems found during the evaluation, following doctor's orders.
- Regularly check on the patient’s progress and how they respond to treatment.
- Start and manage the discharge plan from the very first visit and continue it throughout the treatment.
- Supervise and guide support staff and students according to state laws and department rules.
- Write clear and accurate notes about patient care within the time needed, following department rules and insurance requirements.
- Communicate with patients, families, caregivers, and other health care team members to ensure the best care, using a method called AIDET (which stands for Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, and Thank You).
- Assess the learning needs of patients and their families and provide information to meet those needs.
- Take part in learning and growing professionally through educational programs like meetings, workshops, and reading up-to-date articles about physical therapy.
- Be involved in activities that improve the quality of care.
- Keep a safe environment for patients and staff by following safety rules.
- Work within the limits set by state laws for physical therapy.
- Do other related tasks as needed.

**Requirements:**
- 2 years of experience in physical therapy in a long-term care setting is required.
- A Texas state license or a compact license is required.

**State License Requirements:**
- Texas
- Compact License is allowed