Physical Therapist, Clinical Specialist

Texas Childrens Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Texas Children's Specialty Care is seeking a Developmental Physical Therapist to plan, evaluate, and implement pediatric PT programs for patients from infancy to adulthood in a fast-paced setting.

The role requires a PT degree and Texas license, with opportunities for mentorship and leadership in outpatient clinics. Schedule includes Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, with some negotiation for additional days.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physical Therapy is required.
• Texas PT license is required.
• BLS certification is preferred.
• 2 years clinical experience or 1-year clinical residency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes patient evaluations and reassessments in accordance with hospital and department guidelines.
• Develops an individualized plan of care based upon evaluation/reassessment findings.
• Provides clinical support to assigned outpatient clinic or specialty program.
• Provides mentorship to less experienced staff in area of specialty as determined by evaluations.
• Documents patient information in EMR with no more than six errors per year.
• Provides clinical leadership as a clinical instructor for at least 1 professional student per year.
• Informs manager or designee of unsafe situations, patient/personal injury, anticipated problems and unusual situations.
• Participates in development and gathering of Quality Improvement information.

Education

Physical Therapy degree

Texas PT license

Job description

We are searching for a Developmental Physical Therapist -- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting who will cover a variety of areas including developmental and sports orthopedics. 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.

Schedule: We must have Thursday, Friday and Saturdays. Wednesday or Monday negotiable. Saturdays 8am-12pm are patient care hours, and can be up to 6 hours working, 7:30am-1:30pm.

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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 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

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 clinical residency experience preferred

ABOUT US

Strategically located throughout the greater Houston area, Texas Children's Specialty Care offer 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 15,000+ 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 for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.