What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist, Clinical Specialist position at Texas Children's Health System?
Job Description
We are searching for a 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?
The developmental PT position will be primarily Acute Outpatient Rehab and the schedule will be:
Monday 7:30-7, Tuesday 7:30-7, Friday 7:30-5, Saturday 730-1230
5 hours for documentation from home
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Completes patient evaluations and reassessments in accordance with hospital and department guidelines
- Develops an individualized plan of care based upon evaluation/reassessment findings according to hospital and departmental guidelines
- Provides clinical support to assigned outpatient clinic or specialty program
- Provides 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 year
- Provides clinical leadership role as a clinical instructor for at least 1 professional student per year
- Informs manager or designee of all unsafe and potentially unsafe situations, patient/personal injury, anticipated problems and unusual situations
- Actively participates in the development and gathering of Quality Improvement information
As 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 & Requirements
- Degree in Physical Therapy required
- PT certification from the state of Texas required
- BLS certification from the American Heart Association preferred
- 2 years clinical experience OR 1-year medical residency experience preferred
Job Info
Job Identification: 423567
Job Category: Therapist
Posting Date: 2026-03-06T06:00:00 00:00
Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Shift: Day
Locations: 18200 Katy Fwy Houston TX 77094 US