Sports Physical Therapist

Texas Children's Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Sports Physical Therapist to join its dynamic team in Houston. This role offers the opportunity to implement tailored Physical Therapy treatment programs for patients of all ages in a fast-paced environment. You will be responsible for conducting evaluations, developing care plans, and mentoring staff while ensuring accurate documentation. With a focus on quality improvement and patient safety, this position is perfect for a professional looking to make a meaningful impact in pediatric care. Join a community committed to excellence and growth in a supportive atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physical Therapy and Texas PT certification required.
• At least 2 years of clinical experience or 1 year of medical residency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete patient evaluations and develop individualized care plans.
• Provide clinical support and mentor less experienced staff.
• Document patient information accurately in the Electronic Medical Record.

Skills

Physical Therapy

Patient Evaluation

Clinical Support

Mentoring

Documentation

Education

Degree in Physical Therapy

State of Texas PT certification

American Heart Association BLS certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Record

Job description

Shift: Tuesday 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM, Friday 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM, Saturday 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM, with 5 hours of paperwork from home on Monday and/or Wednesday.

Job ID: 417038

We are seeking a Sports Physical Therapist who thrives in a fast-paced environment. In this role, you will plan, evaluate, organize, and implement developmentally and age-appropriate Physical Therapy (PT) treatment programs for patients from birth to adulthood.

Scheduled: Tuesday 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM, Friday 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM, Saturday 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM, plus 5 hours of paperwork from home on Monday and/or Wednesday.

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Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Complete patient evaluations and reassessments following hospital and department guidelines.
• Develop individualized care plans based on evaluation and reassessment findings.
• Provide clinical support to outpatient clinics or specialty programs.
• Mentor less experienced staff in your area of expertise, based on evaluations of learners.
• Document patient information accurately in the Electronic Medical Record, with no more than six errors per year.
• Serve as a clinical instructor for at least one professional student per year.
• Report unsafe situations, injuries, potential problems, and unusual incidents to the manager or designee.
• Participate in Quality Improvement initiatives.

As part of our safety protocols, all candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health standards.

Skills & Requirements

• Degree in Physical Therapy required.
• State of Texas PT certification required.
• American Heart Association BLS certification preferred.
• At least 2 years of clinical experience or 1 year of medical residency preferred.

About Texas Children’s

Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus is Houston’s first community hospital dedicated exclusively to children, located in a rapidly growing area from Sugar Land to Bryan-College Station, Texas. It features a 24/7 pediatric emergency room, four operating rooms, a 16-bed pediatric ICU, 46 acute care beds, advanced imaging services, a neurophysiology sleep lab, a pathology lab, and a full pharmacy.

Join our community of over 14,000 team members by visiting texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities.

Texas Children’s is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are evaluated without regard to disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or other protected statuses.