Pediatric Outpatient Physical Therapist - Mentorship

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

Job summary

Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus seeks an Outpatient Physical Therapist to plan, evaluate, organize and implement PT programs for patients from birth through adulthood in a developmentally appropriate manner.

The role includes completing evaluations, developing individualized care plans, mentoring staff, and leading clinical activities. Required: degree in Physical Therapy and TX PT license; BLS preferred; 2y clinical experience or 1-year residency; outpatient focus.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Completes patient evaluations and reassessments per guidelines.
• Develops an individualized care plan 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 minimal errors.
• Acts as clinical instructor for at least one student per year.
• Escalates unsafe or unusual situations to management.
• Participates in Quality Improvement activities.

Skills

PT certification (TX)

BLS certification (AHA)

Clinical experience (2y or residency)

Education

Degree in Physical Therapy

State PT license Texas

Job description

Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus seeks an Outpatient Physical Therapist to plan, evaluate, organize and implement PT programs for patients from birth through adulthood in a developmentally appropriate manner.

The role includes completing evaluations, developing individualized care plans, mentoring staff, and leading clinical activities. Required: degree in Physical Therapy and TX PT license; BLS preferred; 2y clinical experience or 1-year residency; outpatient focus.