Physical Therapist, Women's Health

Texas Children's; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's seeks a Women’s Health Physical Therapist - Clinical Specialist to advance pelvic floor and women's health care. You will evaluate and treat pelvic floor disorders, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and mentor staff while pursuing ongoing professional development.

The role emphasizes evidence-based care, patient education, and program growth within the Women’s Health and Pelvic Floor Program. Texas licensed PT with 2+ years’ experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy is required (advanced degree preferred).
• Licensed Physical Therapist in the State of Texas.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant clinical experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in pelvic health and women's health rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, develop, and implement individualized treatment plans for pelvic floor and women’s health conditions.
• Provide specialized care for pelvic pain and urinary/fecal incontinence.
• Collaborate with patients and families to set measurable goals and monitor outcomes.
• Serve as a clinical expert and resource for pelvic health rehabilitation and evidence-based care.
• Coordinate with physicians, NPs, nurses, and the interdisciplinary care team to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
• Monitor progress and modify treatment plans as appropriate.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on pelvic health, prevention, and self-management strategies.
• Document evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and billing per departmental standards.
• Support growth of the program through quality improvement, community outreach, and patient education.
• Mentor therapists, students, and clinical staff; pursue ongoing professional development.

Skills

Pelvic health

Women’s health

Team collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Licensed PT in TX

2+ years relevant experience

Pelvic health certification preferred

Job description

We're seeking a Women's Health Physical Therapist - Clinical Specialist who is passionate about advancing women's health and delivering exceptional, evidence-based care to patients across the lifespan. In this role, you will provide specialized evaluation and treatment for pelvic floor dysfunction, prenatal and postpartum conditions, pelvic pain, bowel and bladder disorders, and other women's health diagnoses while serving as a clinical resource and leader within the program.

Think you've got what it takes?

• Evaluate, develop, and implement individualized treatment plans for patients with pelvic floor and women's health conditions.
• Provide specialized care for diagnoses including pelvic pain, urinary and fecal incontinence, constipation, pelvic organ prolapse, pregnancy-related musculoskeletal conditions, postpartum recovery, and other pelvic health disorders.
• Collaborate with patients and families to establish measurable goals and monitor treatment outcomes.
• Serve as a clinical expert and resource for pelvic health rehabilitation, supporting best practices and evidence-based care.
• Partner closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as appropriate.
• Recommend adaptive equipment, therapeutic interventions, and discharge plans when indicated.
• Provide education and coaching to patients, families, and caregivers regarding pelvic health, wellness, injury prevention, and self-management strategies.
• Document evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and billing information in accordance with departmental standards.
• Support the growth and development of the Women's Health and Pelvic Floor Program through quality improvement initiatives, program development, community outreach, and patient education efforts.
• Mentor therapists, students, and clinical staff while contributing to competency development and continuing education initiatives.
• Pursue advanced professional development through clinical specialization, research, leadership, or education.

Education & Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy required (advanced degree preferred).
• Licensed Physical Therapist in the State of Texas.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant clinical experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in pelvic health and women's health rehabilitation.

Preferred Certifications

• Strong preference for candidates with specialized pelvic health or women's health credentials, including:
• PRPC - Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certification
• WCS - Women's Health Clinical Specialist
• Board-Certified Women's Health Clinical Specialist (ABPTS)
• Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (ABPTS)
• Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship (AAOMPT)