Physical Therapist, Clinical Specialist

Texas Children's Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking a Physical Therapist, Clinical Specialist to implement Pediatric therapy programs for ages 0 to adulthood. In this full-time role, you will evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans while providing mentorship to clinic staff. Join a dedicated team in a pediatric-focused environment that emphasizes quality care and child-friendly practices.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physical Therapy required.
• PT certification from Texas required.
• 2 years clinical experience OR 1-year medical residency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes patient evaluations following hospital guidelines.
• Documents patient information in the Electronic Medical Record.
• Provides clinical support and mentorship to less experienced staff.

Skills

Patient evaluations

Treatment program development

Clinical leadership

Quality improvement

Education

Degree in Physical Therapy

PT certification from Texas

BLS certification (preferred)

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Job Description

We are searching for a Physical Therapist -- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will plan, evaluate, organize and implement Physical Therapy (PT) treatment programs in a developmentally and age-appropriate manner for patients ages 0 - adulthood.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• 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 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 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
• Participates in the development and gathering of Quality Improvement information

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.
Skills & Requirements

• 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

About Us

Strategically located throughout the greater Houston area, Texas Children's Specialty Care offers the same high-quality pediatric subspecialty care as our hospital – right in your neighborhood. Staffed by pediatric specialists from Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine, our teams are trained to care for the physical and emotional needs of children and adolescents. Working closely with a child's primary-care physician, our specialists diagnose health conditions and develop patient-specific treatment plans. Texas Children's Specialty Care locations use child-sized medical equipment in colorful, child-friendly atmospheres that cater to young patients' needs and interests.

To join our community of 14,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities.

Texas Children's is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated without regard to disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care