Sports Medicine Physical Therapist
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Ascension
Austin, TX, US
Summary
The role involves executing clinical evaluations to design customized physical therapy care plans and delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions. Additionally, the therapist will collaborate with patients and families while supervising physical therapy assistants and students.
Job Description
Your future role at a glance
Location: Austin, TX
Facility: Seton Family of Hospitals
Specialty: Event Medicine
Schedule: PRN
Salary: $51.00 per hour
How you'll make an impact in this role
- Assess and Design Care: Execute initial and ongoing clinical evaluations to establish customized, goal-oriented physical therapy care plans.
- Deliver Advanced Interventions: Perform evidence-based therapeutic interventions utilizing specialized techniques tailored to diverse patient needs.
- Engage and Partner: Collaborate actively with patients and families to continuously evolve care plans and maximize rehabilitation outcomes.
- Lead and Mentor: Supervise and guide physical therapy assistants, students, and support staff to ensure clinical excellence.
What minimum qualifications you'll need
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Physical Therapy (PT) credentialed from the Texas Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree required. Master's OR Doctorate degree preferred.
What additional requirements you'll need
- Emergency Medical Response (EMR) certification and Texas Licensed Athletic Trainer (LAT) or Athletic Trainer Certification (ATC) required in addition to Physical Therapist.
Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal employment opportunity employer
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Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
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Benefits
Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.
Answering God's call to bring health, healing and hope to all.
Ascension is one of the nation’s leading non-profit and Catholic health systems, with a Mission of delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to those most vulnerable. In FY2025, Ascension provided $1.7 billion in care of persons living in poverty and other community benefit programs along with $1.8 billion of unreimbursed care for Medicare patients. Across 16 states and the District of Columbia, Ascension’s network encompasses approximately 97,300 associates, 25,300 aligned providers, 90 wholly owned or consolidated hospitals, and ownership interests in 29 additional hospitals through partnerships. Ascension also operates 22 senior living facilities and a variety of other care sites offering a range of healthcare services.
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
St. Louis, MO
Answering God's call to bring health, healing and hope to all.
Ascension is one of the nation’s leading non-profit and Catholic health systems, with a Mission of delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to those most vulnerable. In FY2025, Ascension provided $1.7 billion in care of persons living in poverty and other community benefit programs along with $1.8 billion of unreimbursed care for Medicare patients. Across 16 states and the District of Columbia, Ascension’s network encompasses approximately 97,300 associates, 25,300 aligned providers, 90 wholly owned or consolidated hospitals, and ownership interests in 29 additional hospitals through partnerships. Ascension also operates 22 senior living facilities and a variety of other care sites offering a range of healthcare services.
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
St. Louis, MO