Pediatric Physical Therapist - Outpatient Clinic - Cypress, TX

GREEN APPLE LLC; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GREEN APPLE LLC is hiring a Pediatric Physical Therapist in Cypress, TX. The role involves completing evaluations, developing treatment plans, and supervising aides while ensuring compliance with therapy standards.

Qualified candidates must have a degree in Physical Therapy and be licensed in Texas. The job requires relevant clinical experience and the ability to handle patients safely.

Join a supportive environment that values patient care and professional development.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Currently licensed in Texas as a Physical Therapist.
• Relevant clinical experience of 1 year or more preferred.
• Ability to lift, transfer, and position patients.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop treatment plans based on physician’s orders.
• Implement treatment plans and provide therapy services.
• Instruct patients and families on therapy procedures.
• Maintain patient medical records as per agency standards.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistant during treatment.

Skills

Patient evaluation

Treatment plan development

Physical therapy techniques

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of an accredited school program of Physical Therapy

Licensed to practice as a Physical Therapist in Texas

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Cypress - Cypress, TX

Job Title: Pediatric Physical Therapist

Reports To: Clinic Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Overview

The Pediatric Physical Therapist is a qualified, licensed professional who provides, evaluates and supervises physical therapy services to patients as prescribed by the attending physician. Patient visits are performed in an outpatient clinic setting.

Essential Functions

• Completes a minimum number of visits defined by the agency.
• Performs in‑depth patient evaluation and develops treatment plans in accordance with physician’s orders.
• Implements treatment plan, provides state of the art occupational therapy services.
• Instructs patients, families, and other members of the health team regarding therapy procedures.
• Reports pertinent observations and reactions regarding changes in patient status to the appropriate team member.
• Maintains patient’s medical record in accordance with agency standards, completes and submits patient records in a timely manner.
• Participates in patient care conferences, communicates with other members of the care team to facilitate coordination of patient care.
• Supervises Physical Therapy Assistant to accomplish the plan of treatment which was developed.
• Participates in staff development and in‑service education with the agency to learn new treatments, procedures, developmental skills, etc.
• Performs all duties in compliance with agency policies and procedures. Adheres to all rules, regulations, code of ethics, guidelines and codes in federal, state and local laws which are concerned with the practice of physical therapy.
• May be required to meet with supervisor, technical support personnel, staffing personnel or other support staff as needed to maintain therapy standards and patient care.
• Incidental time is a part of the job responsibilities, which includes, but is not limited to, patient chart updates, patient notes and call logs, performance reviews, supervisory meetings, and coordination of care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school program of Physical Therapy.
• Currently licensed to practice as a Physical Therapist in the state of Texas.
• Relevant clinical experience, 1 year or more preferred.
• Must be able to lift, transfer, and position patients ranging in weight.

OSHA

I‑Position is considered to have opportunity for routine exposure to blood‑borne pathogens in the normal performance of job duties.

II‑Position is considered to have occasional opportunity for exposure to blood‑borne pathogens in the normal performance of job duties.

III‑Position is considered to have no occupational exposure to blood‑borne pathogens in the normal performance of job duties.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds or be able to transfer patients using appropriate techniques or equipment up to 150 pounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

GREEN APPLE THERAPY SERVICES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER