Bilingual Physical Therapist
Up to $5,000 sign-on bonus!
About Us
At Suvida Healthcare, we are not just caregivers; we're compassionate advocates dedicated to enriching the lives of our cherished seniors. As a Team Member with us, you will embark on a fulfilling journey where your skills and empathy converge to make a meaningful impact on the well-being of an underserved community and their families. Our multi-disciplinary primary care program is built to address the physical, behavioral, social, and cultural needs of Medicare-eligible Hispanic seniors. We celebrate diversity and inclusivity in a workplace that attracts, engages, values, rewards, and recognizes the unique needs and backgrounds of both our patients and our team.
What Makes Us Unique
We are an empowered primary care, clinical operations, and support team creating health equity through an exceptional clinical and consumer experience that improves the quality of life for the people, families, and neighborhoods we serve. We tailor our primary care program to the culture, language, social, and overall well-being of the seniors we serve.
Our Culture & Core Beliefs
- Earn Trust
- Building Relationships
- Creating Joy
- Doing Right
- Improving Every Day
- Moving Forward
Benefits
- Purpose Driven Career
- Competitive Pay
- Best-In-Class Medical/Dental Coverage
- Free Mental Health & Life Coaching for Team Members and their Dependents
- Holiday Time Off with Pay
- Paid Community Service Day
- Paid Parental/Family Leave
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Up to $5,000 sign-on bonus
- And much more...
Responsibilities
- Conducting thorough evaluations of patients using clinical observation and standardized testing to identify physical therapy needs.
- Developing individualized, evidence-based care plans to improve overall function and participation in daily life.
- Providing patient-centered education to improve movement and physical activity for prevention and treatment.
- Utilizing technology to provide additional support and resources to patients and their caregivers.
- Ensuring proper use of equipment and instruction of patients and caregivers on safe handling to promote optimal function and recovery.
- Supervising and offering direction to PTAs and PT interns.
- Collaborating with interdisciplinary care teams, patients, and/or caregivers to identify and develop patient-specific therapy goals.
- Ensuring patients have a positive experience by providing an elevated level of service promptly, professionally, and empathetically.
- Assisting in the development and presentation of educational materials for patients and providers.
- Participating in quality improvement programs and initiatives driven by clinical needs.
- Leading fall prevention classes and completing fall risk screenings for patients.
- Understanding Suvida’s clinical programs, identifying practice opportunities, and integrating programs and resources into practice workflows to optimize the patient experience, improve quality of care, and positively impact resource utilization.
- Other duties assigned.
Requirements
- 3+ years of physical therapist experience.
- Geriatric specific experience preferred.
- Bilingual (English and Spanish) required.
- Advanced Microsoft Office platforms including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Qualifications
- DPT Degree or equivalent in Physical Therapy from an accredited physical therapy-based program.
- Active license by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, or the ability to obtain one.
- Current BLS Certification.
What To Expect
- Dedicated 1-on-1 patient care, with a focus on high-risk individuals.
- Manageable caseload, seeing a maximum of 8-10 patients per day.
- Built-in documentation time, reducing after-hours work.
- Strong work-life balance.
- Supportive and collaborative team environment, where your contributions are valued.