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Physical Therapist Full Time

Ernest Health
Lubbock, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 3/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/2/2026
Overview

Physical Therapist - Full-Time

Join our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals who are focused on service excellence and providing top quality care!

Trustpoint Rehabilitation Hospital is a premier inpatient facility specializing in the treatment of stroke, brain and spinal cord injuries, orthopedic trauma, and other complex medical conditions. We are proud to be one of the few rehabilitation hospitals in the region that also provides care for pediatric patients, offering specialized services tailored to the unique needs of children and their families. Our mission is to provide compassionate, individualized care that empowers patients—of all ages—to regain independence and achieve their best outcomes.

 ***Our hospital has been ranked in the Top 10% nationally for rehabilitative care for 12 years. In 2024, Newsweek recognized us among America’s Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers, highlighting our commitment to excellence in patient care.

Location Perks:

Located in Lubbock, Texas, our team enjoys the unique blend of affordable living, a strong sense of community, and a city rich in culture, music, and education. Home to Texas Tech University, Lubbock is a vibrant, growing city with a small-town feel and big opportunities.

Why make Lubbock your next home?

  • Thriving arts and music scene—birthplace of Buddy Holly and home to the Buddy Holly Center
  • Family-friendly neighborhoods with top-rated schools
  • Easy access to Palo Duro Canyon, the second-largest canyon in the U.S.
  • Low cost of living—nearly 20% below the national average
  • Average commute time is just 15 minutes, giving you more time for what matters.
  • Year-round festivals, wineries, and a booming culinary scene
  • Mild climate and abundant sunshine for outdoor adventures

Whether you're seeking professional growth, a tight-knit team, or a welcoming community to call home, Trustpoint Rehabilitation Hospital offers the opportunity to build a meaningful career in a city full of heart.

 Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.

Benefits:

  • PPO and High-Deductible Medical Plan options
  • Flexible and Health Saving account options available
  • Dental and Vision coverage
  • 401K with employer matching
  • Life insurance
  • Short-and-long term disability
  • Competitive compensation and shift differentials. CRRN/CCRN pay!

Wellness & Work Life balance:

  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives.
  • Earned Time Off - Start accruing vacation time on start date.

Professional Growth:

  • Clinical Career Ladder bonus program
  • Therapy Preceptor bonus program
  • Continuing education opportunities

What you bring:

  • A passion for patient care, a team player, motivating and collaborating therapist to assist patients to reach the best outcome.
  • Graduate Degree from an accredited program in Physical Therapy.
  • Current State Physical Therapist License.
  • Current CPR

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs.  These programs focus on enhancing the employees’ work experience, recognizing, and celebrating achievements.  We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”.  These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.


Qualifications

Required Skills:

  • Current and valid licensure as a Physical Therapist required.
  • Basic Life Support/CPR Certification from an approved vendor required.
  • One year of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting preferred.

 

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

  • Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
  • Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
  • Demonstrates competency in the provision of care according to established standards
  • Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
  • Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
  • Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
  • Effective organizational and time management skills.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
  • Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
  • Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

 


Responsibilities

Provides services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease. Examines patient's medical history, evaluates their physical abilities, determines their potential to respond to therapy, and develops treatment plans.  Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.

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