Physical Therapist - PRN at Texas Children's Hospital

Austin, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Pediatric Care, Clinical Mentorship, Electronic Medical Records, Clinical Leadership, Quality Improvement, Respiratory Fit Testing

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

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. PRN variable shifts, with on call weekends 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 accredited residency experience preferred Texas Children’s presence in Austin helps support a pediatric population of more than half a million and keeps kids healthy and happy from birth to adulthood. Texas Children’s first health care location in Austin, Texas Children’s Urgent Care West Gate, opened in March 2018, providing high quality pediatric-focused care after hours and on weekends. There are now more than 15 Texas Children’s Pediatric primary care practices in the greater Austin area providing full-service family care including routine childhood immunizations, well visits, and sick care. Our Specialty Care Center in Austin includes a multidisciplinary group of pediatric specialists committed to providing comprehensive care across a wide spectrum of services. Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin, is our new state-of-the-art facility providing world-class pediatric and maternal care to Austin families. To join our community of more than 15,000 dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org [https://clicktime.symantec.com/15xWC4fUiyXC26ijjYEvv?h=cDmevvDiYWPjwR64iysCuyykn62t7w3YHzzea4d09Pw=&u=https://www.texaschildrenspeople.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.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement age-appropriate physical therapy treatment programs for patients from birth through adulthood. Responsibilities include conducting patient evaluations, documenting care in electronic records, and providing clinical mentorship to students and staff.