Inpatient Pediatric Physical Therapist - Acute Care

Houston Dose; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking an Inpatient Physical Therapist to plan, evaluate, and implement PT treatment programs for patients from 0 to adulthood in a fast-paced hospital setting. The role covers Acute Care, ICU, PICU, TICU, and other units, with a focus on evidence-based, developmentally appropriate care.

The candidate will perform evaluations, develop individual care plans, mentor staff, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

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 care plan based on evaluations.
• Supports outpatient clinic or specialty program.
• Mentors less experienced staff as determined by evaluations.
• Documents patient information in EMR with minimal errors per year.
• Acts as clinical instructor for at least 1 professional student per year.
• Notifies manager of unsafe situations and potential risks.
• Participates in Quality Improvement activities.

Education

Degree in Physical Therapy

PT certification from Texas

BLS certification (AHA)

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking an Inpatient Physical Therapist to plan, evaluate, and implement PT treatment programs for patients from 0 to adulthood in a fast-paced hospital setting. The role covers Acute Care, ICU, PICU, TICU, and other units, with a focus on evidence-based, developmentally appropriate care.

The candidate will perform evaluations, develop individual care plans, mentor staff, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.