Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistEaster Seals Greater Houston is seeking an experienced and compassionate Physical Therapist to join our Children's Therapy Clinic. In this role, you will provide high-quality, family-centered physical therapy services to children with developmental delays and disabilities, helping them improve mobility, build strength, develop motor skills, and achieve greater independence.Position Type: Contract/Part-Time, 15-20 hours per week but negotiableLocation: 4888 Loop Central Drive, Houston, TX 77081Key Responsibilities:Conduct comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and re-evaluations to assess gross motor development, strength, balance, coordination, mobility, and functional abilities.Develop and implement individualized treatment plans with measurable, functional goals.Provide skilled physical therapy interventions to improve mobility, posture, strength, balance, endurance, coordination, and overall functional independence.Treat children with a variety of diagnoses, including Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, developmental delays, genetic conditions, and other neurological or orthopedic disorders.Collaborate with speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, families, caregivers, physicians, and other professionals to support coordinated care.Educate parents and caregivers on home exercise programs, positioning, safe mobility, equipment use, and strategies to support progress outside the clinic.Complete clinical documentation, progress reports, discharge summaries, and other required records accurately and within established timelines.Maintain compliance with Texas licensing requirements, applicable payer guidelines, clinic policies, and documentation standards.Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans based on clinical findings and functional outcomes.Participate in team meetings, quality improvement activities, and community outreach as appropriate.Maintain a safe, supportive, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate treatment environment.Qualifications:Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited physical therapy program.Current, valid license to practice as a Physical Therapist in the State of Texas.Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with children, families, and colleagues.Ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary pediatric therapy team.Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage responsibilities in a fast-paced clinical environment.Preferred QualificationsPrevious experience providing physical therapy services to pediatric patients is preferred.Physical Requirements:Ability to safely perform physical activities associated with patient care, including bending, squatting, twisting, reaching, pushing, pulling, grasping, and assisting with patient transfers.Ability to lift and handle up to 50 pounds as required to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.