Inpatient Pediatric PT: NICU, PICU & Cardiac

Jobtome; Lago Vista (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital seeks an Inpatient Physical Therapist to provide pediatric inpatient care from NICU through adolescence. You will evaluate and plan age-appropriate PT treatment, coordinating with hospital teams to support growth and development.

The role requires a PT degree and Texas licensure, with BLS preferred. You will mentor staff, document in the EMR, and participate in quality improvement initiatives while covering diverse inpatient areas including NICU, Cardiac, and PICU.

Qualifications

• PT degree required.
• Texas PT license required.
• BLS certification preferred.
• 2 years clinical experience or 1-year medical residency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete patient evaluations and reassessments per guidelines.
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care.
• Provide clinical support to outpatient clinics or specialty programs.
• Mentor less experienced staff in area of specialty.
• Document patient data in EMR with limited errors.
• Serve as clinical instructor for at least one student/year.
• Flag unsafe situations to management.
• Participate in Quality Improvement activities.

Skills

Clinical assessment

PT program planning

Mentorship

On-call availability

Team collaboration

Education

PT degree

Texas PT license

BLS certification preferred

Job description

Texas Children's Hospital seeks an Inpatient Physical Therapist to provide pediatric inpatient care from NICU through adolescence. You will evaluate and plan age-appropriate PT treatment, coordinating with hospital teams to support growth and development.

The role requires a PT degree and Texas licensure, with BLS preferred. You will mentor staff, document in the EMR, and participate in quality improvement initiatives while covering diverse inpatient areas including NICU, Cardiac, and PICU.