Inpatient Pediatric PT — Fast-Paced Care & Mentorship

Texas Childrens Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital in Houston is seeking an Inpatient Physical Therapist to plan, evaluate, and implement PT programs for patients from birth to adulthood across acute care and ICU settings. You will evaluate, develop care plans, and provide clinical leadership in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include patient evaluations, documentation in the EMR, mentoring staff, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physical Therapy is 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.

Responsibilities

• Completes patient evaluations and reassessments per 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 area of specialty.
• Documents patient information in EMR with limited errors.
• Acts as clinical instructor for at least 1 professional student per year.
• Reports unsafe conditions to manager.
• Participates in Quality Improvement activities.

Skills

2 years clinical experience OR 1-year/

Acute, inpatient experience

BLS certification (AHA)

Education

Degree in Physical Therapy

PT license/Certification from Texas

Job description

Texas Children's Hospital in Houston is seeking an Inpatient Physical Therapist to plan, evaluate, and implement PT programs for patients from birth to adulthood across acute care and ICU settings. You will evaluate, develop care plans, and provide clinical leadership in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include patient evaluations, documentation in the EMR, mentoring staff, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives.