Pediatric Outpatient Physical Therapist - Clinician & Mentor

Texas Childrens Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital West Campus in Houston is seeking an Outpatient Physical Therapist to develop and implement age-appropriate PT treatment programs for patients from birth through adulthood.

The role involves evaluating patients, creating individualized care plans, mentoring staff and students, and ensuring accurate EMR documentation. A Texas PT license and degree in PT are required; BLS is preferred, with 2 years of clinical experience or a 1-year residency advantageous.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physical Therapy is required.
• PT license in Texas is required.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association is preferred.
• 2 years of clinical experience or 1-year medical residency experience preferred.
• General developmental therapist, outpatient setting.

Responsibilities

• Completes patient evaluations and reassessments per hospital/department guidelines.
• Develops individualized care plans based on evaluations.
• Provides clinical support to outpatient clinic or specialty program.
• Mentors less experienced staff in area of specialty as determined by evaluations of the learner.
• Documents patient information in the EMR with minimal errors.
• Acts as clinical instructor for at least 1 professional student per year.
• Reports unsafe situations to management.
• Participates in Quality Improvement activities.

Skills

Clinical experience

Mentorship

Education

Degree in Physical Therapy

TX PT license

Tools

EMR documentation tools

Job description

Texas Children's Hospital West Campus in Houston is seeking an Outpatient Physical Therapist to develop and implement age-appropriate PT treatment programs for patients from birth through adulthood.

The role involves evaluating patients, creating individualized care plans, mentoring staff and students, and ensuring accurate EMR documentation. A Texas PT license and degree in PT are required; BLS is preferred, with 2 years of clinical experience or a 1-year residency advantageous.