Physical Therapist, Outpatient

Texas Children's Medical Center • Houston, TX

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About The Position

We are searching for an Outpatient Physical Therapist who works well in a fast-paced setting. The position plans, evaluates, organizes, and implements Physical Therapy treatment programs in a developmentally and age-appropriate manner for patients ages 0 through adulthood. The work schedule is Monday and Tuesday from 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM, Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM, and Saturday from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

Successful candidates must undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

Requirements

• Degree in Physical Therapy.
• Physical Therapist certification from the State of Texas.
• Undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

Nice To Haves

• BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• Two years of clinical experience or one year of medical residency experience.
• Aquatics experience.

Responsibilities

• Complete patient evaluations and reassessments in accordance with hospital and department guidelines.
• Develop individualized plans of care based on evaluation and reassessment findings, according to hospital and departmental guidelines.
• Provide clinical support to an assigned outpatient clinic or specialty program.
• Provide successful mentorship opportunities to less experienced staff in the area of specialty, as determined by evaluations completed by the learner.
• Document patient information in the Electronic Medical Record according to hospital and departmental guidelines, with no more than six errors per year.
• Serve in a clinical leadership role as a clinical instructor for at least one professional student per year.
• Inform the manager or designee of unsafe or potentially unsafe situations, patient or personal injury, anticipated problems, and unusual situations.
• Actively participate in developing and gathering Quality Improvement information.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level