Physical Therapist

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.

Focus: Developmental and Sports

Potential Schedule: Tuesday through Friday 730-6. Option for 3 -12 from office
with patient care (7-7) and 4 hours from home for remote documentation if
someone is interested in that type of schedule but another option could be split
shift T, TH, F.

Think you’ve got what it takes?

Job Duties & 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”
* Documents patient information in Electronic Medical Record according to
hospital and departmental guidelines with no more than six (6) errors per
year
* Provides clinical leadership role as a clinical instructor for at least 1
professional student per year
* Informs manager or designee of all unsafe and potentially unsafe situations,
patient/personal injury, anticipated problems and unusual situations
* Actively participates in the development and gathering of Quality Improvement
information

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all
successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in
compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

Skills & 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-year medical residency experience preferred

Strategically located throughout the greater Houston area, Texas Children's
Specialty Care offer the same high-quality pediatric subspecialty care as our
hospital – right in your neighborhood. Staffed by pediatric specialists from
Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine, our teams are trained
to care for the physical and emotional needs of children and adolescents.
Working closely with a child's primary-care physician, our specialists diagnose
health conditions and develop patient-specific treatment plans. Texas Children's
Specialty Care locations use child-sized medical equipment in colorful,
child-friendly atmospheres that cater to young patients' needs and interests.

To join our community of 15,000+ dedicated team members, visit
texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities.

Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants
and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's
without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender,
national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual
orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal,
State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work
involved.