Physical Therapist - Inpatient Rehab (Days) Part Time

Texas Children's Hospital•Houston, TX

23h

About The Position

The Physical Therapist plans, evaluates, organizes, and implements physical therapy treatment programs in a developmentally and age-appropriate manner for patients from birth through adulthood. The role completes evaluations and reassessments, develops individualized plans of care with patients and families, delivers treatment within clinical competencies, and coordinates care with the interdisciplinary team. It also includes monitoring responses to treatment, recommending adaptive equipment or orthotic devices, assessing home and school environments, educating patients and caregivers, and documenting care in the electronic medical record. The Physical Therapist completes insurance documentation and patient charges, manages assigned schedules, supports staff and student development, participates in improvement and safety activities, and helps maintain a confidential, safe, survey-ready care environment. Successful candidates must undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy.
Physical Therapist license issued by the State of Texas.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
Successful candidates must undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

Complete patient evaluations and reassessments in accordance with established guidelines.
Develop individualized plans of care and measurable short- and long-term goals in collaboration with patients and families.
Provide physical therapy treatment within the scope of training, responsibilities, and clinical competencies.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to coordinate treatment plans and support continuity of care.
Monitor patient responses to treatment interventions and adjust care plans as appropriate.
Recommend adaptive equipment and design, fabricate, or recommend orthotic devices as needed.
Assess home and school environments and recommend modifications to support patient needs.
Educate patients, families, and caregivers about treatment plans, continuity of care, and home treatment programs.
Document patient care, progress, and treatment plans in the electronic medical record.
Complete required insurance documentation and submit patient charges accurately and promptly.
Manage assigned schedules to meet departmental productivity expectations.
Support staff and student development through mentoring, clinical instruction, orientation, and educational in-services.
Participate in performance-improvement initiatives, safety activities, required training, and departmental meetings.
Report patient injuries, unsafe conditions, anticipated concerns, and unusual situations in accordance with established procedures.
Maintain patient, employee, and departmental confidentiality and support a safe, survey-ready care environment.