Physical Therapist, Women's Health

Texas Children's Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Pavilion for Women in Houston seeks a Women's Health Physical Therapist - Clinical Specialist to advance pelvic floor and prenatal/postpartum care with evidence-based practice.

The role provides leadership within the program, mentors staff and students, and partners with physicians and nurses to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered rehabilitation across the lifespan.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, develop, and implement individualized treatment plans for pelvic floor and women's health conditions.
• Provide specialized care for pelvic pain, urinary and fecal incontinence, constipation, pelvic organ prolapse, and pregnancy-related conditions.
• Collaborate with patients and families to establish measurable goals and monitor outcomes.
• Serve as a clinical expert and resource for pelvic health rehabilitation and evidence-based care.
• Partner with physicians, APPs, nurses and the care team to coordinate 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 on pelvic health, wellness and self-management strategies.

Skills

Pelvic health rehabilitation

Women's health rehabilitation

Clinical leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Licensed Physical Therapist in Texas

Advanced degree preferred

PRPC - Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certification

WCS - Women's Health Clinical Specialist

ABPTS - Women’s Health Clinical Specialist

ABPTS - Orthopedic Clinical Specialist

AAOMPT Fellowship in Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy

Job description

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.

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Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

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)

About Us

Texas Children's Pavilion for Women is a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility and one of a select few hospitals nationwide that provides women, mothers and babies with a full continuum of high-quality, expert health care. Offering a full spectrum of maternal and fetal medicine services, including an array of fetal diagnostic procedures and highly specialized fetal surgeries, the Pavilion for Women is connected to Texas Children's Hospital via a two-story circular sky bridge to enhance patient care by providing physicians, staff and patient families with rapid access to other pediatric subspecialists. Three private OB/GYN practices, The Family Fertility Center, The Menopause Center and The Women's Place - Center for Reproductive Psychiatry are all housed here. Additionally, we also recently opened a community-based OB/GYN practice in Pearland.

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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.