Chronic Pain - Physical Therapist

Texas Children's Hospital • Katy, TX

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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 supports an assigned outpatient clinic or specialty program and works in a fast-paced setting. Successful candidates must complete respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

Requirements

• Degree in Physical Therapy.
• Physical Therapist certification from the state of Texas.
• Complete 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.
• Chronic pain experience.

Responsibilities

• Complete patient evaluations and reassessments according to hospital and department guidelines.
• Develop individualized plans of care based on evaluation and reassessment findings, following hospital and departmental guidelines.
• Provide clinical support to an assigned outpatient clinic or specialty program.
• Provide mentorship to less experienced staff in the area of specialty, with success assessed through 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 as a clinical instructor for at least one professional student per year.
• Inform the manager or designee about unsafe or potentially unsafe situations, patient or personal injuries, anticipated problems, and unusual situations.
• Actively participate in developing and gathering Quality Improvement information.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time