Inpatient Physical Therapist - Acute & ICU Rehab Expert

Jobtome; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; 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 birth to adulthood in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Responsibilities include evaluations, care planning, clinical mentorship, and EMR documentation. Candidates should have a Texas PT license, degree in Physical Therapy, and preferred BLS certification with inpatient experience.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physical Therapy required.
• PT license from Texas required.
• BLS certification preferred.
• 2 years clinical experience OR 1-year accredited residency preferred.
• Acute, inpatient experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes patient evaluations and reassessments per hospital guidelines.
• Develops individualized plans of care based on evaluations.
• Provides clinical support to 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.
• Informs manager of unsafe situations and potential problems.
• Participates in Quality Improvement activities.
• Undergoes respiratory fit testing as required by safety standards.

Skills

Inpatient experience

Clinical excellence

Education

Degree in Physical Therapy

Texas PT license

Job description

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking an Inpatient Physical Therapist to plan, evaluate, and implement PT treatment programs for patients from birth to adulthood in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Responsibilities include evaluations, care planning, clinical mentorship, and EMR documentation. Candidates should have a Texas PT license, degree in Physical Therapy, and preferred BLS certification with inpatient experience.