Physical Therapist Part-Time (Pedi Neurosurgery)

We are looking for a skilled and compassionate Pediatric Physical Therapist to join our team. The pediatric PT will assess and treat infants, children, and adolescents with a variety of motor, developmental, neurological, and orthopedic conditions.

Core Competencies

• Passion for working with children and families
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving and clinical reasoning
• Flexibility and creativity in treatment planning
• Team-oriented mindset and collaborative approach

Position Summary

Provides professional, educational, and clinical skills in organizing and directing physical therapy services and administering treatment programs.

Position Key Accountabilities

1. Coordinates all physical therapy and related orthopedic care to ensure appropriate patient treatment.

2. Conducts patient consultation, evaluation, and program planning for all patients.

3. Develops home exercise programs to instruct patients in the required exercise for treatment.

4. Reassesses patient status on an ongoing basis to ensure that treatment goals, plans, and program are appropriate.

5. Communicates effectively with patient/family to ensure knowledge of treatment plan and home exercises.

6. Develops educational programs to increase patient/family and community awareness of physical therapy treatment.

7. Assists in continuing education and orientation or new employees to increase awareness of physical therapy treatments.

8. Other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills

Certified by American Physical Therapy Association And

Physical Therapy (PT) by Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners - Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners (ECPTOTE) required

Minimum Education

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of Physical Therapy and four years of experience; OR
• Master’s degree in Physical Therapy and two years of experience; OR
• Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy and no experience.

Minimum Experience

Years of experience varies based on education level.

Physical Requirements

Exerts up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or over 50 pounds frequently and/or over 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

Residency Requirement

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.