Compassionate Physical Therapist for Pediatric Mobility

Texas Children's Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital in Houston, TX seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to plan, evaluate, organize, and implement PT treatment programs across ages 0 to adulthood. The role emphasizes collaboration with families and the care team to achieve measurable goals and continuity of care.

Responsibilities include evaluations, treatment planning, documentation, and participation in safety and quality initiatives. Requires TX PT license and BLS certification; respiratory fit testing may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy required.
• Physical Therapist license issued by the State of Texas required.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

• Completes patient evaluations and reassessments per guidelines.
• Develops individualized plans of care and measurable short- and long-term goals in collaboration with patients and families.
• Provides physical therapy treatment within the scope of training, responsibilities, and clinical competencies.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team to coordinate treatment plans and support continuity of care.
• Monitors patient responses to treatment interventions and adjusts care plans as appropriate.
• Recommends adaptive equipment and designs, fabricates, or recommends orthotic devices as needed.
• Assesses home and school environments and recommends modifications to support patient needs.
• Educates patients, families, and caregivers about treatment plans, continuity of care, and home treatment programs.
• Documents patient care, progress, and treatment plans in the electronic medical record.
• Completes required insurance documentation and submits patient charges accurately and timely.
• Manages assigned schedules to meet departmental productivity expectations.
• Supports staff and student development through mentoring, clinical instruction, orientation, and educational in-services.
• Participates in performance-improvement initiatives, safety activities, required training, and departmental meetings.
• Reports patient injuries, unsafe conditions, anticipated concerns, and unusual situations in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintains patient, employee, and departmental confidentiality and supports a safe, survey-ready care environment.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy

Job description

Texas Children's Hospital in Houston, TX seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to plan, evaluate, organize, and implement PT treatment programs across ages 0 to adulthood. The role emphasizes collaboration with families and the care team to achieve measurable goals and continuity of care.

Responsibilities include evaluations, treatment planning, documentation, and participation in safety and quality initiatives. Requires TX PT license and BLS certification; respiratory fit testing may be required.