Physical Therapist - Pediatric Outpatient - Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Physical Therapist-Pediatric Outpatient

Location: South San Antonio, Texas

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

The Physical Therapist provides comprehensive physical therapy services to patients referred for evaluation and treatment in an inpatient and/or outpatient clinical setting. Responsibilities include performing assessments, developing and implementing individualized treatment plans, providing follow-up care, and coordinating discharge planning.

This role supports clinical department operations, program development, and performance improvement initiatives. The Physical Therapist may assist in supervising Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs), rehabilitation technicians, students, and volunteers while promoting high standards of patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive evaluations to assess patients’ physical and functional status, considering diagnosis, cognitive abilities, developmental level, and age-specific needs.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with patients and families, establishing measurable goals and appropriate intervention strategies.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions to improve mobility, strength, balance, endurance, coordination, and overall functional independence.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation, including initial evaluations, daily and weekly progress notes, discharge summaries, and other required records in accordance with regulatory and professional standards.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care conferences, family meetings, in-service programs, and departmental meetings.
• Provide education and counseling to patients, families, and caregivers regarding treatment plans, home exercise programs, and discharge recommendations.
• Initiate and coordinate discharge planning, including referrals to community agencies and post-acute services as appropriate.
• Assist in coordinating and supervising Physical Therapy and Physical Therapist Assistant student programs and volunteer activities.
• Support department operations, including orientation of new staff, patient scheduling to ensure appropriate coverage, and supervision of support personnel.
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives and maintain departmental productivity standards.
• Maintain awareness of community resources to facilitate appropriate referrals and continuity of care.
• Engage in professional development, continuing education, and research activities as appropriate.
• Adapt assessment and treatment approaches to accommodate each patient’s unique physical, psychological, cultural, developmental, and age-specific needs.
• Foster professional and collaborative relationships with physicians, medical staff, referral sources, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.

Experience:

• No prior experience required; clinical experience through accredited training programs acceptable.

Licensure & Certifications:

• Current Texas licensure as a Physical Therapist (or eligibility for licensure).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Ability to competently operate physical therapy modalities and equipment consistent with professional practice standards.
• Successful completion of required pre-employment and annual health screenings.

 Work Environment

• Clinical setting serving patients in South San Antonio.
• Monday–Friday daytime schedule (8:00 AM–5:00 PM).
• Requires physical activity including lifting, transferring, positioning, and assisting patients of varying ages and mobility levels.
• Requires compliance with professional standards, safety guidelines, and organizational policies.