Physical Therapist (Pedi Surgery)

UTHealth (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston)

2 days ago

Houston, TexasFull TimePediatrics

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UTHealth (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston) as a Pediatric Physical Therapist – Outpatient, Texas Medical Center in United States. What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care.

Key Responsibilities

Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners (ECPTOTE) required

Requirements

required Physical Requirements: Exerts up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds frequently and/or up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive: This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.

215 and Texas Government Code §411.

Benefits & Compensation

37 days PTO.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

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

Apply to join UTHealth (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston) as a Pediatric Physical Therapist – Outpatient, Texas Medical Center.

Key Skills

Pediatric physical therapyPatient consultationClinical reasoningTreatment planningCommunicationInterpersonal skillsProblem-solvingCollaborationOrthopedic careNeurological assessmentDevelopmental assessmentPatient educationHome exercise program development

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist (Pedi Surgery) at UTHealth (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston) a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Pediatrics psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

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

Pediatrics — Psychologist Career Context

This Pediatrics position at UTHealth (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston) 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.

Nationally, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

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.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Pediatric physical therapy, Patient consultation, Clinical reasoning, Treatment planning, Communication, Interpersonal skills, Problem-solving, Collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: The physical therapist will assess and treat pediatric patients with various motor, developmental, and neurological conditions within an interdisciplinary clinic. They are responsible for coordinating orthopedic care, developing home exercise programs, and educating families on treatment plans.

Benefits package: 100% paid medical premiums, Generous time off (37-38 days/year), Longevity pay after 2 years, Pension/retirement plan, Free financial/legal counseling, Free mental health counseling, Gym membership discounts, Child/elder care resources. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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