Pediatric Physical Therapist - Float Across Teams

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

Job summary

Texas Children’s Hospital is seeking a Physical Therapist for a clinical role in Houston. You will evaluate, plan, and provide individualized physical therapy from birth through adulthood within a family-centered care framework.

You’ll collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to implement developmentally appropriate treatment plans, educate families, and document progress in the EMR while supporting department productivity and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy required.
• Texas Physical Therapist license required.
• Basic Life Support certification (American Heart Association) required.
• Outpatient specialty areas such as casting, vestibular, acute outpatient rehab, Lokomat, Schroth are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Completes patient evaluations and reassessments per guidelines.
• Develops individualized plans of care with patients and families.
• Provides PT treatment within scope of training and clinical competencies.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to coordinate treatment plans.
• Monitors patient responses and adjusts care as needed.
• Assesses home/school environments and recommends modifications.
• Educates patients and families about treatment plans and home programs.
• Documents care and progress in EMR and completes insurance documentation.
• Manages schedules to meet productivity expectations.
• Mentors staff and students and participates in training and meetings.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy

Texas Physical Therapist license

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Texas Children’s Hospital is seeking a Physical Therapist for a clinical role in Houston. You will evaluate, plan, and provide individualized physical therapy from birth through adulthood within a family-centered care framework.

You’ll collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to implement developmentally appropriate treatment plans, educate families, and document progress in the EMR while supporting department productivity and continuous improvement initiatives.