Physical Therapist Clinical Specialist

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Houston, TexasFull TimeOrthopedic Surgery

Job Description

About the Role

Join Texas Children's Hospital as a Physical Therapist – Developmental & Sports Orthopedics in United States.

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

  • Full-Time position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Texas Children's Hospital as a Physical Therapist – Developmental & Sports Orthopedics.

Key Skills

Physical TherapyDevelopmental OrthopedicsSports OrthopedicsPatient EvaluationTreatment PlanningClinical MentorshipElectronic Medical RecordClinical InstructionQuality ImprovementPediatric CareBLS CertificationRespiratory Fit Testing
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Clinical Specialist at Texas Children's Hospital a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Orthopedic Surgery psychologist listings evaluated on our platform.

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

Orthopedic Surgery — Psychologist Career Context

This Orthopedic Surgery 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.

Nationally, Orthopedic Surgery professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $510k, with the typical range spanning $380k to $700k 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.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Physical Therapy, Developmental Orthopedics, Sports Orthopedics, Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Clinical Mentorship, Electronic Medical Record, Clinical Instruction. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Physical Therapist will plan, evaluate, and implement treatment programs for patients ranging from infants to adults. They are also responsible for providing clinical leadership, mentoring staff, and maintaining accurate patient documentation.

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About Texas Children's Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
Houston, TX
2-5
2.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

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