Pediatric Physical Therapist
Company: Nexus Children's Hospital - Dallas
Location: Dallas
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description POSITION SUMMARY: The Physical
Therapist develops and provides physical therapy services to
referred patients and serves as a patient advocate in the Therapy
Department. JOB-SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: • Consults, screens,
evaluates and treats patients as assigned in inpatient and
outpatient settings. • Evaluates patients within two to three
working days of physician referral, depending on the level of care.
• Develops effective treatment plans for assigned patients. •
Supervises the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in direct patient
care and patient-related activities. Provide treatments and monitor
the progress of assigned patients. Treats patients according to a
treatment plan approved by the attending physician. • Communicates
with the Director of Rehabilitation (DOR) Services, physicians, and
other team members regarding patient progress, problems, and plans.
• Participates in necessary patient care conferences and weekly
rehabilitation meetings. • Participates in policy and procedure
meetings. • Documents treatments and outcomes and all required
documentation related to patient care according to accepted
regulatory, corporate, and professional guidelines promptly. •
Participates in In-Service Training Programs with staff to achieve
a high standard of care for all staff. • Records daily treatments
and charges concerning department policy. • Establishes and
instructs parents/caregivers in patient-specific home exercise
programs/maintenance programs. • Participates in discharge
planning. • Secures necessary durable medical and adaptive
equipment for patients to facilitate independence. • Acts as a
clinical preceptor for affiliating Physical Therapy or Physical
Therapy Assistant schools. • Communicates and coordinates clinical
services/department functions with other departments to achieve
cohesion and effectiveness. • Communicates with the Director of
Rehabilitation Services regarding department programs, goals,
objectives, problems, and successes. • Demonstrates knowledge of
Physical Therapy equipment utilized in different procedures, for
example, electrical stimulation, traction, ultrasound, whirlpool,
etc. • Complies with state regulations and national standards as
they apply to the practice of Physical Therapy. • Utilizes
resources appropriately and uses/maintains equipment to prolong
working life. • Accesses and checks webmail each shift when working
to keep informed of current events. • Performs other duties as
assigned. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: • A graduate of a
bachelor's level program in Physical Therapy. EXPERIENCE: • Minimum
of one year of experience working in an IP and OP setting in
developmental disabilities and neurological/orthopedic conditions.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: • Licensed by the Physical Therapy Board
of Texas. • Current CPR certification. • Attend behavioral
management and de-escalation techniques training as required by the
facility. • Certification in behavior management or related (SAMA,
ABA, PIP, etc.)
Keywords: Nexus Children's Hospital - Dallas, Mesquite , Pediatric Physical Therapist, Healthcare , Dallas, Texas
