Physical Therapist - Outpatient

Outpatient Physical TherapistWe are searching for an Outpatient 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.Think you've got what it takes?Job Duties & ResponsibilitiesCompletes patient evaluations and reassessments in accordance with hospital and department guidelinesDevelops an individualized plan of care based upon evaluation/reassessment findings according to hospital and departmental guidelinesProvides clinical support to assigned outpatient clinic or specialty programProvides 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 yearProvides clinical leadership role as a clinical instructor for at least 1 professional student per yearInforms manager or designee of all unsafe and potentially unsafe situations, patient/personal injury, anticipated problems and unusual situationsActively participates in the development and gathering of Quality Improvement informationAs part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.Skills & RequirementsDegree in Physical Therapy requiredPT certification from the state of Texas requiredBLS certification from the American Heart Association preferred2 years clinical experience OR 1-year medical residency experience preferredGeneral developmental therapist, all outpatientTexas Children's Hospital West Campus is Houston's first community hospital designed, built and equipped exclusively for children in one of the city's most rapidly growing communities in the area from Sugar Land to Bryan-College Station, Texas. Located at I-10 and Barker Cypress, our 515,007-square-foot hospital houses the only 24/7 pediatric emergency room in the Greater West Houston area, four operating rooms, 16-bed pediatric intensive care unit, 46 acute care beds, advanced imaging services including MRI and CT scans, a neurophysiology sleep lab, a pathology lab and a full-scale pharmacy. To join our community of 15,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities. Texas Children's is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.