Motion Analysis Center Physical Therapist

Shriners Children's; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

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Job summary

Shriners Children's in Galveston, TX is seeking a Motion Analysis Center Physical Therapist (MAC PT) to provide evaluation and motion analysis center services for pediatric patients. You will work directly with a multidisciplinary team to design individualized treatment plans and contribute to education for patients and families.

The role includes conducting SMACnet-based exams, interpreting kinematics and EMG data, generating concise evaluations, and leading MAC reviews with physicians.

Qualifications

• Pediatric physical therapy experience is required.
• PT license in good standing is required.
• MS or DPT degree preferred would be advantageous.
• Experience interpreting motion lab data is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide motion analysis evaluations for pediatric patients.
• Collaborate with MAC staff, physicians, and allied health staff.
• Lead scheduled motion analysis patient reviews and present findings.
• Document evaluations following state requirements and CPT/HCPCS guidelines.
• Educate patients and families about motion analysis results and implications.

Skills

Pediatrics

Motion analysis interpretation

Clinical documentation

Team collaboration

Education

BS Physical Therapy

PT license

MS Physical Therapy or DPT preferred

Tools

EMG

Pedobarograph

Kinematics analysis software

Video analysis

Job description

Company OverviewShriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status. Please click here to learn more about our locations.CURRENT EMPLOYEES: Please log into Workday Click Here to apply internally through the \"Jobs Hub\"Job DescriptionThe Motion Analysis Center Physical Therapist (MAC PT) provides evaluation and motion analysis center services, including direct patient care, patient/family and education in an efficient, age-appropriate, and culturally sensitive manner upon a referral from a licensed independent practitioner. The MAC PT collaborates with the medical staff and the multidisciplinary team to design an individualized treatment plan to meet the needs of the pediatric patient and their family. The MAC PT will conduct interdisciplinary team meetings to review MAC findings, interpretations and recommendations.Key Responsibilities:Competent in SMACnet standards for the examination of the patient including history/systems review, selection and administration of specific tests and measures, including but not limited to range of motion, manual muscle testing, outcome measures and neurological testing.Competent in basic collection of motion capture data, EMG, pedobarograph, video, report generation to ensure continuity of care if the coordinator or engineer is not available.Provide facility specific clinical lines of service, which may include but is not limited to gait, upper extremity, spine, sports and wheelchair analysis.Provides patient and family education regarding the motion analysis evaluation.Demonstrates proficiency in interpreting all data, including but not limited to kinematics, kinetics, EMG, pedobarograph, O2 consumption, and video analysis.Generates a concise and clearly written physical therapy evaluation that summarizes and integrates the pertinent findings of the motion lab evaluation including the patient history, physical exam, spatial and temporal parameters, kinematics, kinetics, electromyography evaluations, foot pressure distribution analysis and other assessments.Supports risk management and compliance initiatives through accurate documentation, that follows the state requirements, payer-specific requirements, regulatory and professional standards, including correct use of American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology codes and/or Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System when applicable.Leads scheduled motion analysis patient reviews with MAC staff, physicians and additional allied health professionals. During the patient reviews, the physical therapistRequired Qualifications:BS Physical TherapyPhysical Therapy licensePreferred Qualifications:MS Physical Therapy or DPTTwo years of motion lab experiencePhysical therapy background in pediatrics, neuromuscular conditions, sports, motion analysis interpretation.Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.