Physical Therapist, Clinical Specialist at Texas Children's Hospital

Houston, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Developmental Physical Therapy, Sports Orthopedics, Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Clinical Mentorship, Electronic Medical Records, Clinical Instruction, Quality Improvement

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

We are searching for a Developmental Physical Therapist -- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting who will cover a variety of areas including developmental and sports orthopedics. 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. Schedule: We must have Thursday, Friday and Saturdays. Wednesday or Monday negotiable. Saturdays 8am-12pm are patient care hours, and can be up to 6 hours working, 7:30am-1:30pm. Think you’ve got what it takes? 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 clinical residency experience preferred 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.

Responsibilities

The role involves planning and implementing age-appropriate physical therapy programs for patients from infancy to adulthood. Responsibilities include conducting patient evaluations, providing clinical leadership, and mentoring less experienced staff.