Physical Therapist (Pedi Neurosurgery)

What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in. We are looking for a skilled and compassionate Pediatric Physical Therapist to join our team. We are an outpatient interdisciplinary clinic in the Texas Medical Center. This is a unique position on a small, skilled team, looking to bridge gaps in care and provide high‑frequency, short‑duration episodes of care. The pediatric PT will assess and treat infants, children, and adolescents with a variety of motor, developmental, and neurological conditions supporting our UT Health Houston Pediatric Movement Disorders Center. Core Competencies Passion for working with children and families Strong communication and interpersonal skills Problem‑solving and clinical reasoning Flexibility and creativity in treatment planning Team‑oriented mindset and collaborative approach Benefits 100% paid medical premiums for full‑time employees Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, vacation and sick time – around 37‑38 days per year) More vacation days accrue the longer you stay Longevity Pay (monthly payments after two years of service) Retirement/pension plan Employee Wellbeing Free financial and legal counseling Free mental health counseling services Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc. Resources for child and elder care Plus many more Position Summary Provides professional, educational, and clinical skills in organizing and directing physical therapy services and administering treatment programs. Position Key Accountabilities Coordinates all physical therapy and related orthopedic care to ensure appropriate patient treatment. Conducts patient consultation, evaluation, and program planning for all patients. Develops home exercise programs to instruct patients in the required exercise for treatment. Reassesses patient status on an ongoing basis to ensure that treatment goals, plans, and programs are appropriate. Communicates effectively with patient/family to ensure knowledge of treatment plan and home exercises. Develops educational programs to increase patient/family and community awareness of physical therapy treatment. Assists in continuing education and orientation of new employees to increase awareness of physical therapy treatments. Other duties as assigned. Certification / Skills Certified by American Physical Therapy Association Physical Therapy (PT) by Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners – Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners (ECPTOTE) required Minimum Education Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of Physical Therapy and four years of experience Master’s degree in Physical Therapy and two years of experience Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy and no experience Minimum Experience Years of experience varies based on education level. Physical Requirements Exerts up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or over 50 pounds frequently and/or over 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Security Sensitive This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code 51.215. Residency Requirement Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas. #J-18808-Ljbffr