Pediatric Vestibular PT — Outpatient Specialist

Texas Children's Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking an Outpatient Physical Therapist to support a fast-paced, pediatric-focused environment. You will evaluate and implement PT programs for patients from 0 to adulthood, including vestibular and developmental populations, in alignment with hospital guidelines.

Applicants should have a degree in Physical Therapy, Texas licensure, and a willingness to mentor less experienced staff. Respiratory fit testing is part of the commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Completes patient evaluations and reassessments in accordance with hospital and department guidelines.
• Develops an individualized plan of care based upon evaluation/reassessment findings according to hospital and departmental guidelines.
• Provides clinical support to assigned outpatient clinic or specialty program.
• Provides successful mentorship opportunities to less experienced staff (in area of specialty) as determined by evaluations completed by the “learner”
• Documents patient information in Electronic Medical Record according to hospital and departmental guidelines with no more than six (6) errors per year
• Provides clinical leadership role as a clinical instructor for at least 1 professional student per year
• Informs manager or designee of all unsafe and potentially unsafe situations, patient/personal injury, anticipated problems and unusual situations
• Actively participates in the development and gathering of Quality Improvement information

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Vestibular therapy

Pediatrics

Clinical evaluation

Education

DPT/Physical Therapy degree

Texas PT license

Job description

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking an Outpatient Physical Therapist to support a fast-paced, pediatric-focused environment. You will evaluate and implement PT programs for patients from 0 to adulthood, including vestibular and developmental populations, in alignment with hospital guidelines.

Applicants should have a degree in Physical Therapy, Texas licensure, and a willingness to mentor less experienced staff. Respiratory fit testing is part of the commitment to safety.