Physical Therapist PRN (Pedi Neurosurgery)

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees

Generous time off (around 37-38 days per year)

Longevity Pay after two years of service

Retirement/pension plan

Free mental health counseling services

Job summary

A regional healthcare education entity in Houston is seeking a skilled Pediatric Physical Therapist. You will assess and treat children with developmental and neurological conditions. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and be certified. This position offers competitive benefits, including paid medical premiums and generous time off.

Qualifications

• Assess and treat infants, children, and adolescents with various conditions.
• Certified by the American Physical Therapy Association required.
• Physical Therapist licensure with Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates all physical therapy and orthopedic care for patients.
• Conducts patient consultations and evaluations.
• Develops home exercise programs for patients.

Skills

Passion for working with children and families

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Problem-solving and clinical reasoning

Flexibility and creativity in treatment planning

Team-oriented mindset and collaborative approach

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy

Master’s degree in Physical Therapy

Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy

Tools

Certified by American Physical Therapy Association

Physical Therapist licensure with ECPTOTE

Job description

Physical Therapist PRN (Pedi Neurosurgery)

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What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.

We are looking for a skilled and compassionate Pediatric Physical Therapist to join our team. The pediatric PT will assess and treat infants, children, and adolescents with a variety of motor, developmental, neurological, and orthopedic conditions.

Core Competencies

• Passion for working with children and families
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving and clinical reasoning
• Flexibility and creativity in treatment planning
• Team-oriented mindset and collaborative approach

Compensation and benefits

• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – around 37-38 days per year)
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
• Retirement/pension plan

Wellbeing and employee support

• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling services
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care
• Plus many more

Position Summary

Provides professional, educational, and clinical skills in organizing and directing physical therapy services and administering treatment programs.

Position Key Accountabilities

• Coordinates all physical therapy and related orthopedic care to ensure appropriate patient treatment.
• Conducts patient consultation, evaluation, and program planning for all patients.
• Develops home exercise programs to instruct patients in the required exercises for treatment.
• Reassesses patient status on an ongoing basis to ensure that treatment goals, plans, and programs are appropriate.
• Communicates effectively with patient/family to ensure knowledge of treatment plan and home exercises.
• Develops educational programs to increase patient/family and community awareness of physical therapy treatment.
• Assists in continuing education and orientation for new employees to increase awareness of physical therapy treatments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills

• Certified by American Physical Therapy Association
• Physical Therapist licensure with ECPTOTE (Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners) required

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of Physical Therapy with four years of experience; OR Master’s degree in Physical Therapy with two years of experience; OR Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy with no experience.

Minimum Experience

Years of experience varies based on education level.

Physical Requirements

Exerts up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or over 50 pounds frequently and/or over 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code.

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Residency Requirement

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.