Sports Physical Therapist - PRN

Texas Childrens Hospital; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital in The Woodlands seeks a Sports Physical Therapist to plan, evaluate, organize and implement PT programs for patients from 0 to adulthood. The role emphasizes fast-paced, team-based care and includes Saturday coverage with potential weekday hours.

Candidates will evaluate and follow patients, develop care plans, and mentor junior staff within a pediatric hospital setting. The position requires a degree in Physical Therapy, Texas state PT licensure, and BLS.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Completes patient evaluations and reassessments per hospital guidelines.
• Develops an individualized plan of care based on evaluations.
• Provides clinical support to outpatient clinic or specialty program.
• Mentors less experienced staff in area of specialty as evaluated.
• Documents patient information in EMR with minimal errors.
• Acts as clinical instructor for at least 1 student per year.
• Alerts manager to unsafe situations and potential issues.
• Participates in Quality Improvement efforts.

Education

Degree in Physical Therapy

PT license in Texas

BLS certification

2 years clinical experience OR 1-year medical residency

Job description

We are searching for a Sports 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.

Think you've got what it takes?

All three are for Sat 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM Open to additional hours during the week but generally these are for Saturday coverage.

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

Texas Children's Hospital The Woodlands is north Houston's first true, free-standing pediatric hospital designed, equipped and staffed exclusively to provide care in more than 25 areas of specialty care for children and adolescents. Hospital facilities include 24 emergency center rooms, outpatient exam rooms, radiology rooms, operating rooms and acute care beds, as well as a pediatric intensive care unit (PICU).

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.