Sports Physical Therapist (Sign-on Bonus + Relocation)

DRISCOLL HEALTH PLAN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Where compassion meets innovation and technology and our employees are family. Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Please review the job information below. Job Posting: Sports Physical Therapist Company: Driscoll Children's Hospital Location: Driscoll Physical and Sports Therapy – Southside Clinic Schedule: Our clinic operates Monday through Friday. The candidate will have the flexibility to choose a schedule that suits their 40-hour week, whether it's five 8-hour days, four 10-hour days, or another variation. Enjoy a work-life balance with no weekend shifts and no on-call duties. This position offers a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance! About Us Driscoll Children’s Hospital is a leader in pediatric healthcare, dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to children across South Texas. We are seeking a full-time Physical Therapist to join our dynamic team! Until all children are well. Driscoll Children’s Hospital and its specialty centers, urgent care centers, and after-hours facility serve a vast area covering 31 South Texas counties. The hospital is a 191-bed tertiary care center offering 32 medical and 13 surgical specialties. Combined with our non-profit, community-based Health Plan, Driscoll Health System is an exceptional workplace for anyone with a big heart and a drive for success. Smiles, hugs and a soothing touch are as much a part of Driscoll’s approach to treating children as is its advanced medical treatments and technologies. The core values at Driscoll Heath System are: Compassion, Advocacy, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship. These values are exemplified through every position - from treating the most critical patients hands-on, to maintaining a clean environment, to keeping the organization running from behind the scenes. We invite you to learn about Driscoll’s rich history and explore the laidback lifestyle South Texas has to offer.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy.
• Texas Licensure as a Physical Therapist.
• Current CPR certification (or obtained within 90 days of hire).

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient needs by selecting, administering and interpreting appropriate evaluation tools.
• Educates patient and family members regarding evaluation findings and recommendations/plan of care.
• Develops goals that are functional, developmentally appropriate, time-sensitive and measurable.
• Complies with clinical documentation requirements.
• Develops, instructs and verifies understanding of home program as appropriate with patients and family members.
• Participates in a variety of patient care related team meetings, departmental meetings, and process improvement.
• Communicates with referring and community physicians to maximize patient care, establish a professional relationship and develop a consistent referral base.
• Informs manager of any difficulties.
• Maintains billable productivity level as required.
• Provides in-services within the department, hospital and professional and lay communities.
• Complies with infection control responsibilities in the department.
• Assumes the role of care coordinator when appropriate.
• Will occasionally drive for Driscoll Children’s Hospital business.
• May occasionally participate in a community visit for the benefit of the patient.
• Demonstrates flexibility regarding departmental scheduling needs including but not limited to compliance with family-friendly hours, floating between settings and locations, offering hours that support the patient population, etc.
• May be required to work at an alternate location (inpatient or outpatient based on skill set) to support patient care needs.
• Provides Holiday/Weekend on-call/patient-care coverage as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time