Position: Inpatient Physical Therapist - PRN
Talent Area: Therapist
Location: Houston, TX, US
Department: Physical Therapy Inpatient
Shift: 8 AM - 5 PM
Job ID: 413074
We are searching for an Inpatient 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.
Need someone that can train 12 weeks full time, if possible.
Areas of coverage:
Acute Care
ICU
PICU
TICU
ACHD
CVICU
Pavilion - Post-Op
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.
About Texas Children’s
Since 1954, Texas Children’s has been leading the charge in patient care, education, and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world.
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.
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