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Pediatric Physical Therapist - PRN

Nexus Children's Hospital - Dallas

Job Description

Job Description

Physical Therapist (PT) – PRN

Schedule: PRN | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

About Nexus Children’s Hospital – Dallas

Located at 9525 Greenville Ave, Nexus Children’s Hospital – Dallas provides post-acute pediatric care for children with complex medical, neurological, and behavioral conditions. This campus includes the Harbor, New Directions, and Rise programs , specialized Nexus programs designed to support children with developmental disabilities, neurological injuries, behavioral challenges, and long-term medical needs.

Our interdisciplinary team works together to help every child gain strength, confidence, and independence in a safe, structured, and compassionate environment. If you are passionate about pediatric rehabilitation, neuro-recovery, and making a lasting impact, you’ll feel right at home here. We are committed to helping each child rebuild independence, rediscover purpose, and improve quality of life — because at Nexus, we’re mending minds.

Position Summary

The Physical Therapist (PT) provides specialized therapy services to children with neurological, developmental, and medically complex conditions in a hospital-based rehabilitation setting. In this role, you will evaluate motor function, develop individualized treatment plans, and work closely with an interdisciplinary team to help patients improve mobility, strength, balance, and overall independence.

This position is ideal for therapists who enjoy meaningful, hands-on work and want to be part of a collaborative team focused on long-term patient outcomes.

What You’ll Do
  • Evaluate patients’ strength, mobility, balance, and motor skills to create individualized therapy plans
  • Provide hands-on therapy to help children improve movement, independence, and functional ability
  • Use adaptive equipment, therapeutic techniques, and evidence-based interventions to support progress
  • Work closely with other clinical professionals, as part of an interdisciplinary team
  • Support patients with neurological, developmental, and behavioral challenges using safe, trauma-informed approaches
  • Educate families and caregivers on exercises and strategies to continue progress outside therapy sessions
  • Track patient progress and complete documentation in the medical record
  • Participate in team meetings, care planning, and quality improvement activities
  • Help maintain a safe, positive, and structured therapy environment for every patient
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy required (DPT preferred)
  • At least 2 years of clinical experience preferred
  • Experience in pediatrics, neurology, or rehabilitation strongly preferred
  • Comfortable working with medically complex and behaviorally challenged pediatric patients
  • Strong teamwork, communication, and clinical decision-making skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary hospital environment

Licensures / Certifications

  • Current Texas license as a Physical Therapist
  • Current BLS certification (or ability to obtain before hire)
  • De-escalation / behavioral training required within 30 days of hire

Our Core Values: GOPTIC

At Nexus, GOPTIC is more than a slogan — it’s the foundation of how we care for our patients and each other.

Genuine – We act with honesty, integrity, and empathy
Ownership – We take responsibility for our actions and outcomes
Positivity – We create hope for every child and family
Teamwork – We work together across disciplines
Innovation – We look for better ways to help our patients grow
Compassion – We put our patients first, always

Before You Apply

Ask yourself:

  • Do you enjoy working with children who have neurological, developmental, or medically complex conditions?
  • Are you comfortable providing therapy in a hospital or post-acute rehabilitation setting?
  • Do you thrive in a collaborative, interdisciplinary therapy environment?
  • Are you passionate about helping children improve mobility, independence, and quality of life?
  • Do you live the GOPTIC values every day?

If your answer is YES, we invite you to apply today and join the Nexus Children's Hospital Dallas team!

Vacancy posted 17 days ago
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