Physical Therapist II-Part Time

Children's Health; Rockwall (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist II to join their Rockwall Therapy Services team. This part-time role involves evaluating and treating pediatric patients, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure effective treatment plans. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in physical therapy with at least three years of experience, including pediatric outpatient care. Emphasizing a patient-first approach, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in children's lives while working in a supportive and dynamic environment. If you are passionate about improving health outcomes for children, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employee medical plan premium coverage after 3 years

4%-10% employee savings plan match

Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)

Caregiver Leave

Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Physical Therapy, preferably with pediatric patients.
• Must have a Texas license to practice Physical Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct Physical Therapy services and document patient progress.
• Mentor new staff and participate in departmental quality improvement.

Skills

Physical Therapy

Patient Evaluation

Therapeutic Interventions

Collaboration with Healthcare Team

Mentorship

Education

Graduate or Professional Degree

Tools

Department Equipment

Job description

Job Title & Specialty Area: Physical Therapist II-Part Time

Department: Rockwall Therapy Services

Location: Rockwall Specialty Center-2455 Ridge Rd Suite 255, Rockwall, TX 75087

Shift: Part time; 20 hours per week; Monday and Thursday, 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM (two-10 hour shifts per week)

Job Type: On-Site

Why Children’s Health?
At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal. Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being. Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

Summary:
The incumbent in this position is an advanced therapist who participates in the evaluation and treatment of patients while implementing specific treatment programs based upon current principles and practices of Physical Therapy and collaborates with an interdisciplinary team. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and Children's Health philosophy, policies, procedures, and standards.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct Physical Therapy services to patients in accordance with standards of practice while demonstrating progression of treatment plans and implementation of appropriate therapeutic interventions; report on patient progress through appropriate written documentation; collaborate with physicians, patients, family, and other members of health care team relative to patient treatment and progress as well as other affiliated agencies with regard to effective discharge planning; use unscheduled time to flex to other work areas for patient treatment.
• Coordinate and prioritize own schedule in relation to demands of patient treatment and other departmental responsibilities.
• Serve as a preceptor and act as a mentor for new staff therapist, students, and rehabilitation aides; train in advanced and/or specialized treatment tools and techniques.
• Support leadership and department initiatives. Demonstrate active participation in department quality assessment and improvement strategies.
• Demonstrate proper use and maintenance of department equipment and supplies; attend and participate in departmental meetings, in-services, rounds and peer reviews; participate in program development as assigned by site leader; and participate in continuing education programs or other opportunities for learning for continued professional competency.
• Ability to meet physical and non-physical demands as outlined in the job description.
• Assume other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area.

How You’ll Be Successful:

WORK EXPERIENCE

• At least 3 years job related experience required
• Pediatric out-patient experience preferred
• Orthopedic and neuro diagnoses experience preferred

EDUCATION

• Graduate or professional work or advanced degree; or equivalent experience required

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• License to practice Physical Therapy in the state of Texas required
• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association required upon hire

JOB PROFILE

• Requires in-depth professional knowledge and practical/applied expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines within the broader professional field
• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; demonstrates awareness of the industry, including regulatory, evolving customer demands, and the factors that differentiate the organization in the market
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead projects with manageable risks and resource requirements
• Solves complex problems and takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
• Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies
• Works independently, receives minimal guidance
• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus

A Place Where You Belong

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.

Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care for You:

• Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
• 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)
• Caregiver Leave
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement

As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.