Inpatient Pediatric Physical Therapist

Texas Childrens Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital seeks an Inpatient Physical Therapist to plan, evaluate, organize and implement PT programs for patients from infancy to adulthood. The role covers Acute Care, ICU, PICU, and other units with a focus on evidence-based therapy and safe, developmentally appropriate care.

Responsibilities include patient evaluations, individualized treatment planning, mentorship of staff and students, and EMR documentation with quality oversight.

Qualifications

• 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 accredited residency experience preferred.
• Acute, inpatient experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes patient evaluations and reassessments per guidelines.
• Develops an individualized plan of care based on findings.
• Provides clinical support to outpatient clinic or specialty program.
• Mentors less experienced staff as assigned.
• Documents patient data in EMR with minimal errors.
• Serves as clinical instructor for at least one student per year.
• Alerts management to unsafe situations and issues.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.

Skills

Clinical experience

Residency experience

Acute care

BLS certification

Education

Degree in Physical Therapy

PT certification (TX)

Job description

Texas Children's Hospital seeks an Inpatient Physical Therapist to plan, evaluate, organize and implement PT programs for patients from infancy to adulthood. The role covers Acute Care, ICU, PICU, and other units with a focus on evidence-based therapy and safe, developmentally appropriate care.

Responsibilities include patient evaluations, individualized treatment planning, mentorship of staff and students, and EMR documentation with quality oversight.