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Observation for Health Professionals
Texas Children’s is committed to keeping our patients, staff and employees safe. Please make note of our revised requirements listed below. Thank you for your support and attention in this matter. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Mission
It is the mission of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department to support the hospital’s mission by helping patients obtain their highest level of functional independence through education, therapeutic intervention, and research. This is accomplished by providing high quality rehabilitative care that is individualized and family-centered, timely, cost-effective and coordinated, for patients ages newborn – adult, with a variety of diagnosis and with respect to all patients’ rights, dignity, privacy, confidentiality and safety. The goal of an observation experience entails watching treatment sessions without patient contact.
Requirements
Those interested in observations are required to complete the following:
- Review the Orientation Documents Checklist & FAQs
- Completed COVID vaccine series and Booster if eligible
- Have a TB skin test for the current calendar year
- Complete the following documents and email here
Other Resources
Environmental Safety Hazards for Infants and Children
Observer Handbook
Expectations
Frequently Asked Questions
Locations
Texas Children's Hospital (currently not available)
Texas Children's Hospital West Campus
Texas Children's Hospital The Woodlands
Cy-Fair Specialty Care (currently not available)
Kingwood Glen Specialty Care
Clear Lake Specialty Care (currently not available)
Sugar Land Specialty Care
Contact Us
For further questions, please therapyobservation@texaschildrens.org.
You will be contacted for scheduling after your paperwork is received and you are cleared by Employee Health.
Due to the amount of requests we receive, we only allow up to 20 hours of outpatient observation hours.* Observation time is based on a first-come, first-served basis.
* If you need more than 20 hours, please contact Volunteer Services at 832-824-2263 regarding volunteer opportunities (six-month commitment required).