Physical Therapist – Nexus Children’s Hospital (The Woodlands, TX)
Full-Time | Day Shift | Pediatric Inpatient Rehabilitation
About Nexus Children’s Hospital – The Woodlands
Nexus Children’s Hospital – The Woodlands provides specialized inpatient care for children and adolescents with medically complex needs, neurological injuries, and challenging developmental or behavioral diagnoses. Our multidisciplinary team delivers highly individualized treatment plans that promote functional progress, independence, and long-term success. Families trust Nexus for its structured, supportive environment, child-centered approach, and commitment to clinical excellence — because at Nexus, we’re mending minds.
Position Summary
The Physical Therapist develops and provides physical therapy services to referred patients and serves as a patient advocate within the Therapy Department. This role plays a critical part in helping pediatric patients regain mobility, improve functional independence, and achieve meaningful recovery outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Care & Evaluation
Screens, evaluates, and treats assigned patients.
Completes patient evaluations within 72 hours of physician referral.
Develops effective, individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and physician orders.
Provides evidence-based interventions and monitors patient progress.
Care Coordination & Collaboration
Communicates regularly with the Director of Rehabilitation, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members regarding patient progress and care plans.
Participates in patient care conferences, rehabilitation meetings, and other required clinical meetings.
Coordinates daily with PTAs regarding patient goals, status, and plan of care.
Documentation & Compliance
Documents treatments, progress, outcomes, and required regulatory information in a timely and accurate manner.
Records daily treatments and charges per department policy.
Performs department audits to maintain quality standards.
Ensures compliance with state regulations and national physical therapy standards.
Patient & Family Support
Instructs parents/caregivers on home exercise programs, safety practices, and proper use of DME.
Participates in discharge planning and helps secure necessary adaptive and durable medical equipment.
Provides excellent customer service to patients and families.
Leadership & Professional Development
Supervises PTAs and rehabilitation technicians.
Acts as a clinical preceptor for affiliating PT or PTA programs.
Participates in staff in-services and ongoing professional development.
Maintains equipment appropriately to ensure proper function and longevity.
Performs additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
Licensure & Certifications
Licensed Physical Therapist by the Physical Therapy Board of Texas
Current CPR certification
Behavioral management/de-escalation training as required (SAMA, ABA, PIP, or similar)
Why Join Nexus?
Meaningful work with medically complex pediatric patients
Supportive, interdisciplinary team culture
Growth opportunities in a mission-driven organization
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
