Physical Therapist - Outpatient
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Job Description
We are searching for an Outpatient 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.
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Mon, Thur, Fri, Sat. Schedule
Full Time and PRN options available
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 General developmental therapist, all outpatient
Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands is north Houston’s first true, free-standing pediatric hospital designed, equipped and staffed exclusively to provide care in more than 25 areas of specialty care for children and adolescents. Hospital facilities include 24 emergency center rooms, outpatient exam rooms, radiology rooms, operating rooms and acute care beds, as well as a pediatric intensive care unit (PICU).
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.
Key Responsibilities
Evaluate and reassess patients from infancy through adulthood, then develop and implement individualized, age-appropriate outpatient physical therapy plans. Provide clinical support and mentorship, document care in the electronic medical record, contribute to quality improvement, and report safety concerns.
Requirements
A degree in Physical Therapy and Texas state PT certification are required. BLS certification from the American Heart Association and either two years of clinical experience or one year of medical residency experience are preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 36% have no call, 56% require no weekends.
In Texas, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (786 salary observations; 5,170 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,056 salary observations; 57,503 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical Therapy median $89k (middle half $87k–$93k)18 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Texas vs national | $88k median in Texas | $94k nationally (−7%)786 state / 15,056 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Texas | 2,052 active | 22,056 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 6% remote · 36% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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