Physical Therapist - Sign-on Bonus $7,500

Nexus Health Systems

21 days ago

Houston, TexasFull TimePhysical Therapist

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Nexus Health Systems Ltd as a Physical Therapist – Sign-On Bonus in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Provide individualized physical therapy services to children and adolescents with ASD, IDD, or neurodevelopmental challenges.

Conduct comprehensive assessments of movement, posture, gait, balance, and coordination using standardized tools.

Develop and implement custom treatment plans that promote motor learning, mobility, and functional independence.

Use therapeutic modalities such as aquatic therapy, rhythmic auditory stimulation, and task

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program (required)

Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) preferred Experience:

Minimum 2 years of clinical experience required

Pediatric or neurologic physical therapy experience preferred

Benefits & Compensation

Signing bonus: $7,500.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers a signing bonus. Work with Nexus Health Systems Ltd in United States.

Key Skills

Physical therapyPediatric physical therapyNeurodevelopmental techniquesMotor learningSensory integrationGait analysisAquatic therapyAssistive technologyEHR documentationInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient assessmentTreatment planningDe-escalationCommunication skillsProblem-solving

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Position Insights

Physical Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Physical Therapy position at Nexus Health Systems is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Houston, Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a psychologist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Physical therapy, Pediatric physical therapy, Neurodevelopmental techniques, Motor learning, Sensory integration, Gait analysis, Aquatic therapy, Assistive technology. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physical Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Physical Therapist will provide specialized, evidence-based therapy to children with neurodevelopmental disorders and complex medical needs. They will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop custom treatment plans and maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record.

Benefits package: Sign-On Bonus ($7,500). A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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