Outpatient Physical Therapist - Weekend PRN

Texas Children's Hospital

1 day ago

Houston, TexasPer Diem / PRNPhysical Therapy

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Texas Children's Hospital as a Physical Therapist – Weekend PRN in United States. We are searching for a Physical Therapist -- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will plan, evaluate, organize and implement Physical Therapy (PT) treatment programs in a developmentally and age-appropriate manner for patients ages 0 - adulthood.

Key Responsibilities

Completes patient evaluations and reassessments in accordance with hospital and department guidelines

Develops an individualized plan of care based upon evaluation/reassessment findings according to hospital and departmental guidelines

Provides clinical support to assigned outpatient clinic or specialty program

Provides successful mentorship opportunities to less experienced staff (in area of specialty) as determined by evaluations completed by the “learner”

Requirements

Degree in Physical Therapy required

PT certification from the state of Texas required

BLS certification from the American Heart Association preferred

2 years clinical experience OR 1

Work Schedule

Per Diem position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Day shift only - no nights.

Apply to join Texas Children's Hospital as a Physical Therapist – Weekend PRN.

Key Skills

Physical therapyPatient evaluationTreatment planningClinical mentorshipElectronic medical recordQuality improvementPediatric careClinical instructionRespiratory fit testingBLS certification

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Outpatient Physical Therapist - Weekend PRN at Texas Children's Hospital a 3.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Physical Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Physical Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Physical Therapy position at Texas Children's Hospital 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, Patient evaluation, Treatment planning, Clinical mentorship, Electronic medical record, Quality improvement, Pediatric care, Clinical instruction. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physical Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Physical Therapist will plan, evaluate, and implement treatment programs for patients ranging from infants to adults in a fast-paced outpatient setting. Responsibilities also include documenting patient information, providing clinical mentorship, and participating in quality improvement initiati...

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