Sports/Ortho Physical Therapist

Texas Childrens Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital in Houston is seeking a Physical Therapist to plan, evaluate, organize and implement PT treatment programs in a developmentally appropriate manner for patients from 0 to adulthood.

The role emphasizes developmental and sports focus with a schedule of Tuesday through Friday 7:30–6. There is an option for 3–12 from office with patient care (7–7) and 4 hours from home for remote documentation if interested, plus potential split shifts Tue/Thu/Fri.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physical Therapy required.
• PT certification from the state of Texas required.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association preferred.
• 2 years clinical experience OR 1-year medical residency experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes patient evaluations and reassessments per guidelines.
• Develops individualized plan of care from evaluations.
• Provides clinical support to outpatient clinic or specialty program.
• Mentors less experienced staff as determined by evaluations.
• Documents patient information in EMR with ≤6 errors per year.
• Acts as clinical instructor for at least 1 professional student per year.
• Informs manager of unsafe situations and potential risks.
• Participates in Quality Improvement data gathering.

Skills

PT degree

TX PT license

BLS certified

Clinical experience

Education

Physical Therapy degree

Job description

We are searching for a Physical Therapist -- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will plan, evaluate, organize and implement Physical Therapy (PT) treatment programs in a developmentally and age-appropriate manner for patients ages 0 - adulthood.

Focus: Developmental and Sports

Potential Schedule: Tuesday through Friday 730-6. Option for 3 -12 from office with patient care (7-7) and 4 hours from home for remote documentation if someone is interested in that type of schedule but another option could be split shift T, TH, F.

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Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Completes patient evaluations and reassessments in accordance with hospital and department guidelines


• Develops an individualized plan of care based upon evaluation/reassessment findings according to hospital and departmental guidelines


• Provides clinical support to assigned outpatient clinic or specialty program


• Provides successful mentorship opportunities to less experienced staff (in area of specialty) as determined by evaluations completed by the \"learner\"


• Documents patient information in Electronic Medical Record according to hospital and departmental guidelines with no more than six (6) errors per year


• Provides clinical leadership role as a clinical instructor for at least 1 professional student per year


• Informs manager or designee of all unsafe and potentially unsafe situations, patient/personal injury, anticipated problems and unusual situations


• Actively participates in the development and gathering of Quality Improvement information

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.

Skills & Requirements

• Degree in Physical Therapy required


• PT certification from the state of Texas required


• BLS certification from the American Heart Association preferred


• 2 years clinical experience OR 1-year medical residency experience preferred

ABOUT US

Strategically located throughout the greater Houston area, Texas Children's Specialty Care offer the same high-quality pediatric subspecialty care as our hospital – right in your neighborhood. Staffed by pediatric specialists from Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine, our teams are trained to care for the physical and emotional needs of children and adolescents. Working closely with a child's primary-care physician, our specialists diagnose health conditions and develop patient-specific treatment plans. Texas Children's Specialty Care locations use child-sized medical equipment in colorful, child-friendly atmospheres that cater to young patients' needs and interests.

To join our community of 15,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities.

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.