Physical Therapist - Outpatient Rehab (Days)

Texas Children's; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Texas Children’s Hospital seeks a compassionate Physical Therapist, Clinical Generalist, PRN, to evaluate and treat patients from birth through adulthood in a family-centered, collaborative setting in Houston.

You will develop individualized care plans, document progress, and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team while delivering developmentally appropriate therapy and supporting home programs. This position is on-site with flexible PRN hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in physical therapy
• Texas Physical Therapist license
• Basic Life Support certification (American Heart Association)
• Respiratory fit testing required for safety compliance

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients and reassesses per guidelines
• Develops individualized care plans with goals
• Provides physical therapy within scope of training
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary care team
• Monitors responses and adjusts treatment plans
• Recommends adaptive equipment and orthotics
• Documents care and insurance charges
• Manages schedules to meet productivity
• Supports staff development through mentoring and education
• Participates in performance-improvement and safety activities

Education

Bachelor's degree in physical therapy

Job description

About Us

At our company, our mission starts with our people. Guided by our HEART values of Humility, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Trust, we strive to create a workplace where teammates feel valued, supported, and empowered to do their best work every day.

Role Overview

As a Physical Therapist, Clinical Generalist, PRN, you'll evaluate, plan, and provide individualized physical therapy treatment for patients from birth through adulthood. You'll deliver developmentally appropriate, family-centered care while collaborating with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Completes patient evaluations and reassessments in accordance with established guidelines


• Develops individualized plans of care and measurable short- and long-term goals in collaboration with patients and families


• Provides physical therapy treatment within the scope of training, responsibilities, and clinical competencies


• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team to coordinate treatment plans and support continuity of care


• Monitors patient responses to treatment interventions and adjusts care plans as appropriate


• Recommends adaptive equipment and designs, fabricates, or recommends orthotic devices as needed


• Assesses home and school environments and recommends modifications to support patient needs


• Educates patients, families, and caregivers about treatment plans, continuity of care, and home treatment programs


• Documents patient care, progress, and treatment plans in the electronic medical record


• Completes required insurance documentation and submits patient charges accurately and timely


• Manages assigned schedules to meet departmental productivity expectations


• Supports staff and student development through mentoring, clinical instruction, orientation, and educational in-services


• Participates in performance-improvement initiatives, safety activities, required training, and departmental meetings


• Reports patient injuries, unsafe conditions, anticipated concerns, and unusual situations in accordance with established procedures


• Maintains patient, employee, and departmental confidentiality and supports a safe, survey-ready care environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in physical therapy required


• Physical Therapist license issued by the State of Texas required


• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association required


• 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.