Sports Physical Therapist, Clinical Specialist

Texas Children's Careers • Katy, TX

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About The Position

We are searching for a Sports 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. Scheduled: Tuesday 6:30 AM- 7 PM, Friday 6:30 AM-6 PM and Saturday 7:30-4 with 5 hours of paperwork from home Monday and/or Wednesday.

Requirements

• Degree in Physical Therapy required
• PT certification from the state of Texas required
• 2 years clinical experience OR 1-year medical residency experience preferred

Nice To Haves

• BLS certification from the American Heart Association preferred
• Sports experience preferred

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees