Pediatric Inpatient PT — NICU/PICU & Cardiac Care

Texas Children's Hospital; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children’s Hospital in Austin seeks an Inpatient Physical Therapist to support pediatric patients across NICU, Cardiac, PICU, and IRU. You will plan, evaluate, and implement PT treatment programs tailored to each child’s development and age.

The role requires a PT degree with Texas licensure and may involve mentorship and leadership within the department. You will work in a fast-paced environment focused on high-quality pediatric care.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physical Therapy required.
• PT certification from the state of Texas required.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association preferred.
• 2 years clinical experience OR 1-year medical 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 inpatient/outpatient programs.
• Mentors less experienced staff and students in the area of specialty.
• Documents patient information in EMR with limited errors.
• Acts as clinical instructor for at least one professional student per year.
• Reports unsafe conditions to management.
• Participates in Quality Improvement initiatives.

Skills

PT leadership

Clinical evaluation

Mentorship

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Texas PT license

BLS certification (AHA)

Job description

Texas Children’s Hospital in Austin seeks an Inpatient Physical Therapist to support pediatric patients across NICU, Cardiac, PICU, and IRU. You will plan, evaluate, and implement PT treatment programs tailored to each child’s development and age.

The role requires a PT degree with Texas licensure and may involve mentorship and leadership within the department. You will work in a fast-paced environment focused on high-quality pediatric care.