Texas Children's Hospital
Physical Therapist, Clinical Specialist
Texas Children's Hospital, Sugar Land, Texas, United States, 77479
Job Description
We are searching for a Developmental 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?
Job Duties & ResponsibilitiesCompletes patient evaluations and reassessments in accordance with hospital and department guidelinesDevelops an individualized plan of care based upon evaluation/reassessment findings according to hospital and departmental guidelinesProvides clinical support to assigned outpatient clinic or specialty programProvides 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 yearProvides clinical leadership role as a clinical instructor for at least 1 professional student per yearInforms manager or designee of all unsafe and potentially unsafe situations, patient/personal injury, anticipated problems and unusual situationsActively participates in the development and gathering of Quality Improvement informationAs 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 requiredPT certification from the state of Texas requiredBLS certification from the American Heart Association preferred2 years clinical experience OR 1-year medical residency experience preferredDevelopmental 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 14,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities. You can also learn more about our amazing culture at infinitepassion.org.
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.
We are searching for a Developmental 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?
Job Duties & ResponsibilitiesCompletes patient evaluations and reassessments in accordance with hospital and department guidelinesDevelops an individualized plan of care based upon evaluation/reassessment findings according to hospital and departmental guidelinesProvides clinical support to assigned outpatient clinic or specialty programProvides 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 yearProvides clinical leadership role as a clinical instructor for at least 1 professional student per yearInforms manager or designee of all unsafe and potentially unsafe situations, patient/personal injury, anticipated problems and unusual situationsActively participates in the development and gathering of Quality Improvement informationAs 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 requiredPT certification from the state of Texas requiredBLS certification from the American Heart Association preferred2 years clinical experience OR 1-year medical residency experience preferredDevelopmental 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 14,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities. You can also learn more about our amazing culture at infinitepassion.org.
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.