Sports Physical Therapist

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Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Please review the job information below.


Sign-on Bonus + Relocation Assistance Offered!

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.

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!

Essential 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.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Required:

• Texas Licensure as a Physical Therapist.
• Current CPR certification (or obtained within 90 days of hire).

Compensation & Benefits

For a detailed overview of our benefits, visit: Driscoll Children's Hospital Employee 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.

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