Physical Therapist, Clinical Specialist

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

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist, Clinical Specialist. The role involves developing and implementing treatment programs for patients aged 0 to adulthood, ensuring high-quality care in a fast-paced environment while mentoring less experienced staff. The successful candidate will meet educational & certification requirements.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Completes patient evaluations and develops individualized plans of care.
• Provides clinical support to outpatient clinics.
• Mentors less experienced staff and participates in Quality Improvement.

Skills

Patient evaluations

Clinical support

Mentorship

Quality Improvement

Education

Degree in Physical Therapy

PT certification from the state of Texas

BLS certification from the American Heart Association

Job description

Position: Physical Therapist, Clinical Specialist

Talent Area: Therapist

Full/Part Time: Full time

Location: Webster, TX, US

Department: SC Clear Lake Therapy

Shift: 4 (10) Hour Shifts

Job ID: 418181

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.

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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 medical residency experience preferred

About Texas Children’s

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 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 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.