Physical Therapist - PRN

Physical therapist (Pt) – prn

Nexus Children’s Hospital – Houston Schedule

• PRN | 8:00
• AM - 4:30 PM |

About nexus children’s hospital – houston

Nexus Children’s Hospital – Houston provides structured inpatient care for children ages 4 to 18 with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD). Located in Houston’s Westchase District, our bright, home-like environment offers a safe and supportive setting where children can grow, stabilize, and build the skills needed for success.

Our program focuses on behavioral stability, communication development, and functional independence. Our interdisciplinary team works closely with patients and families to improve mobility, coordination, and daily living skills while supporting emotional and behavioral growth — because at Nexus, we’re mending minds.

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Position Summary

The Physical Therapist (PT) provides therapeutic services to children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental, behavioral, and medically complex conditions. The PT evaluates motor function, develops individualized treatment plans, and works closely with the interdisciplinary team to improve mobility, strength, balance, and overall functional independence.

This role requires strong clinical judgment, flexibility, and the ability to work with patients who may have developmental, behavioral, or emotional regulation challenges.

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• Key responsibilities
• Evaluate patients and develop individualized physical therapy treatment plans
• Provide therapeutic interventions to improve strength, mobility, balance, and coordination
• Work with patients who have developmental disabilities, neurological conditions, or behavioral challenges
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and behavioral teams
• Educate patients and caregivers on exercises and functional mobility strategies
• Document evaluations, treatments, and progress in the electronic medical record
• Use adaptive equipment and therapeutic techniques to support functional independence
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and care planning