Physical Therapist, Inpatient Pool

Location:

Medical Center - Fort Worth

Department:

Rehab-Downtown FW

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours:

8

Summary:

Ready to make a real difference in a child's recovery? Join our multidisciplinary pediatric rehab team and help kids overcome some of the toughest medical challenges in North Texas. As an Inpatient Staff Physical Therapist, you'll treat a wide range of conditions, from orthopedic and neurological injuries to burns, oncology, and neuromuscular disorders, building deep clinical expertise while making a real, lasting difference for these kids and their families. You'll also perform assistive device evaluations, including wheelchairs and walkers, helping kids regain independence one step at a time.

This role is about teamwork. You'll partner closely with nursing, respiratory, providers, and case management to help chronically ill kids through their toughest hospital stays. You'll also see outpatients for burn and wound care, and educate patients, caregivers, and fellow professionals along the way. If you're looking for work that's challenging, collaborative, and genuinely meaningful, this is it.

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree or equivalent experiences

• State license for Physical Therapy or eligible for licensure

• BLS certification within 30 days of employment required

• Pediatric and/or Developmental experience strongly preferred

• 1 year of Physical Therapy experience strongly preferred. 

• Flexible hours/shifts to accommodate before and after school hours

About Us:

Cook Children’s is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children’s offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.

Cook Children’s is a Texas-only employer. If you are hired, you will need to maintain your primary residence within the state of Texas, along with all licenses and credentials required for your position throughout your employment.