Inpatient Pediatric Physical Therapist (NICU to PICU)

Jobtome; Lakeway (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital in Austin seeks an Inpatient Physical Therapist to join a fast-paced pediatric team, covering NICU, Cardiac, PICU and IRU. You will plan, evaluate, and implement PT treatment programs from birth through adulthood in a developmentally appropriate manner.

You will contribute to a multidisciplinary pediatric unit, provide mentorship, and engage in quality improvement activities while maintaining high standards of patient care.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physical Therapy is required.
• PT license from the state of Texas is required.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association is preferred.
• 2 years clinical experience OR 1-year medical residency experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes patient evaluations and reassessments per hospital guidelines.
• Develops an individualized plan of care based on evaluations.
• Provides clinical support to assigned outpatient clinic or specialty program.
• Mentors less experienced staff in the area of specialty.
• Documents patient information in EMR with minimal errors.
• Acts as clinical instructor for at least 1 professional student per year.
• Notifies manager of unsafe situations or potential issues.
• Participates in development and gathering of Quality Improvement information.

Skills

On-call availability

Pediatric inpatient experience

NICU experience

Education

Degree in Physical Therapy

Texas PT license

BLS certification (AHA)

Job description

Texas Children's Hospital in Austin seeks an Inpatient Physical Therapist to join a fast-paced pediatric team, covering NICU, Cardiac, PICU and IRU. You will plan, evaluate, and implement PT treatment programs from birth through adulthood in a developmentally appropriate manner.

You will contribute to a multidisciplinary pediatric unit, provide mentorship, and engage in quality improvement activities while maintaining high standards of patient care.