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Physical
Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech TherapyJobs in
The Hill Country, Texas
First time visitors to the Texas Hill Country
are impressed with the large number and wide variety of trees,
scenic hills, flowing rivers and green grazing pasture land.
The Hill Country settlements offer crisp, clear, low pollution
skies and moderate temperatures and humidity year round. Low
crime rates, low taxes and low utility costs, as well as proximity
to metropolitan areas, makes it an ideal location to live
in and do business. Located in the heart of the Hill Country
is Fredericksburg, as picturesque a town as you could want.
Settled by German immigrants in 1846 on the Comanche frontier,
a peace treaty with the Comanche leaders signed in 1848 established
a lasting peace between settlers and Indians. There is a real
European feel to this beautiful city of 10,000. Many of Fredericksburg’s
older building retain the traditional German styles and several
have been designated National Historical Sites. German is
still spoken and old customs and traditions observed. Cultural
events such as Oktoberfest and Kinderfest lure tourist to
enjoy the sights, sounds and atmosphere of Old World Germany
while staying in one of the over 200 Bed and Breakfast accommodations
in the area. The downtown area is well known throughout the
southwest for it’s unique shopping establishments offering
the discriminating buyer bargains on anything from antique
quilts to furniture to the best sausage and bread to be found.
For the more adventurous types, there are hiking trails, horseback
riding adventures, and white water rafting available in the
area. Visit one of the many wineries, an organic herb ranch
or the Butterfly Ranch with a 1,500 square foot walk through
house. Another German settlement in the Hill County is New
Braunfels. established 1845 on the Comal River by German settlers
led successful farming, ranching, abundant water from large
springs contributed to the early prosperity of the settlement.
German influence in tradition, culture and language is still
prominent; famous for sausages, breads, and popular river
resorts. The Guadalupe and Comal rivers provide excellent
water recreation for visitors. The Guadalupe, between Canyon
Dam and New Braunfels, is famous for its exciting rapids and
sparkling clear waters and very popular with tubers. If you
want your “tubing” in a more controlled setting,
you should try the Schlittebahn (slippery road) which is the
state’s largest water amusement park with over 65 acres
of family fun. Nestled along the banks of the Comal River,
Schlitterbahn has something for everyone including tube chutes,
river rapids, water slides, pools, hot tubs, children's water
playgrounds, and cool, shady picnic grounds. Also, award-winning
high tech rides such as the "Boogie Bahn" surfing
wave, and the "Dragon Blaster" and "Family
Blaster" uphill water coasters.. New Braunfels is more
than just rafting fun and Wurstfest, however. There is the
Hummel Museum featuring more than 300 paintings and drawings
on display, all originals of Sister M.I. Hummel, the artist
and inspiration for the famous figurines. From time to time,
artisans from the porcelain factory in Germany will be on
hand for demonstrations. You might also enjoy the Musuem of
Art and History, a Smithsonian-affiliated museum featuring
traveling exhibits and diverse cultural traditions focusing
on folk art, craft, music and decorative arts. As you’ll
find throughout the Hill Country, bed and breakfast establishments
are plentiful along with historic and quaint old hotels such
as The Faust. Full restored, the 1920’s hotel features
ornate, decorative tile, ceiling fans, and candlestick telephones
in each room. Enjoy dining in the Veranda Restaurant for traditional
Texas and German-style fare.
Interested in pursuing a therapy job opportunity
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