At Houston Methodist the Physical Therapist(PT) position is responsible for assessing patients and developingthe therapy plan of care.
This position provides education topatients patients family members and / or caregivers and collaborateswith other health care professionals as needed for problemresolution and / or achievement of identified patient specific goals.
As a member of the patient care team the PT position providesdirect patient care and has responsibility to deliver exceptionalpatient care with adherence to safety standards and guidelines toensure optimal patient safety customer service and optimum patientoutcomes.
PEOPLE ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS
Promotes apositive work environment and contributes to a dynamic teamfocusedwork unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimaldepartment results.
Seeks guidance from others and collaborateswith all members of the interprofessional care team by activelycommunicating and reporting pertinent patient care information anddata in a comprehensivemanner.
- Uses therapeuticcommunication which includes active listening and teaching toestablish a relationship with patients families andinterprofessional health care team to collaborate on the plan ofcare.
- Serves as resourceto coworkers and may assist in teaching and providing guidance tostudents and support staff. Contributes towards improvement ofdepartment scores for employee engagement i.
e. peertopeeraccountability.
SERVICEESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Performscomplete and comprehensive evaluation of patients to identifypatients level of function and to determine the treatment plan.
Develops the plan of care based on evaluation findings andimplements the physical therapy treatment plan. Practices in amanner that is congruent with cultural diversity and inclusionprinciples.
- Provideseducation to patients patients family members and / or caregiversbased on learning needs. Consistently evaluates the patientscomprehension and adapts teaching methodsaccordingly.
- Collaboratesand communicates with the healthcare team modifications to patientstreatment plan progress and discharge planning for achievement ofidentified patient specific goals.
Advocates on patient / familysbehalf to identify and resolve clinical and ethical concernsutilizing appropriateresources.
Contributestowards improvement of department score for patient satisfactionthrough peertopeer accountability to servicestandards.
QUALITY / SAFETYESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Assessespatients regularly monitors progress towards treatment goalsmodifies goals and plan or program as indicated. Recognizescomplications / limitations associated with certain procedures andcollaborates with peers to addresses for optimumoutcomes.
- Provides inputof physical therapyrelated activities completed byinterprofessional health care team and if necessary adjusts theplan to improve quality of outcome and maintain the safety of thepatient.
- Identifiesopportunities for corrective action and process improvement.Identifies areas of practice improvements with researchbasedevidence to achieve patient safety outcomes supported by accuratedocumentation.
Contributes to meeting department and hospitaltargets for quality andsafety.
FINANCE ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS
Maintains accurateand complete documentation of patient education proceduresperformed in a timely manner in the patient record.
Enters accuratecharges for services provided as applicable.
Uses resourcesefficiently to maximize utilization of time and equipment.Selfmotivated to independently manage time effectively minimizingincidental overtime and prioritize daily tasks assisting coworkersas needed.
Meets labor productivity standards by effectivelymanaging established patient loadassignments.
GROWTH / INNOVATIONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Offers innovativesolutions through evidencebased practice / performance improvementprojects. Actively participates in departmental projects andhospitalcommittees.
- Identifies andpresents areas for innovation efficiency and improvement in patientcare or unit operations using evidencebased practiceliterature.
- Seeksopportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies witha focus on continual development as a Physical Therapist.
Assistshigher level PTs with program development and / or clinicalcompetencies. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriatemanagement.
Completes and updates the My Development Plan on anongoing basis.
This job descriptionis not intended to be allinclusive; the employee will also performother reasonably related business / job duties as assigned.
HoustonMethodist reserves the right to revise job duties andresponsibilities as the needarises.
EDUCATION
Graduateof education program approved by the credentialing body for therequired credential(s) indicated below in the CertificationsLicenses and Registrationssection.
WORKEXPERIENCE
None
LICENSESAND CERTIFICATIONSREQUIRED
- BLS Basic LifeSupport (AHA) and
- PTTemp Physical TherapistTemporary State Licensure Compact license acceptable according tocurrent ECPTOTE requirements within 90 daysor
- PT Physical Therapist State LicensureCompact license acceptable according to current ECPTOTErequirements within 90 days
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ANDABILITIES
- Demonstrates theskills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assignedjob determined through ongoing skills competency assessments andperformanceevaluations
- Sufficientproficiency in speaking reading and writing the English languagenecessary to perform the essential functions of this job especiallywith regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety orsecurity
- Ability toeffectively communicate with patients physicians family members andcoworkers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus andapplication of positive languageprinciples
- Competentassessment organizational and problemsolving skills as evidenced bycapacity to prioritize multiple tasks and rolecomponents
- Exhibits stronginterpersonal teamwork and leadership skills with all levels of thehealthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer serviceto all patients visitors physicians andcoworkers.
- Possessesproficient computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systemsand standard Rehabilitationequipment.
- Ability tofunction independently and exercise judgment in interactions withphysicians interprofessional care team and patients and theirfamilies
- Demonstratesprofessional and technical competence in the selection evaluationutilization of treatmentplans
SUPPLEMENTALREQUIREMENTS
WORKATTIRE
- UniformNo
- Scrubs Yes
- Businessprofessional No
- Other (department approved)Yes
ONCALL*
- Notethat employees may be required to be oncall during emergencies (ie.DIsaster Severe Weather Events etc) regardless of selectionbelow.
- On Call*No
TRAVEL
Travelspecifications may vary bydepartment
- May requiretravel within the Houston Metropolitan areaNo
- May require travel outside HoustonMetropolitan areaNo
CompanyProfile :
Houston MethodistHospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1hospital in Texas (twoway tie) and one of Americas Best Hospitals.
As a fullservice acutecare hospital located in the Texas MedicalCenter and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist it hasevolved into one of the nations largest nonprofit teachinghospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with acomprehensive residency program.
Two of Houston Methodists primaryacademic affiliates are among the nations leading health careorganizations : Weill Cornell Medicine and New YorkPresbyterianHospital.
Houston Methodist also has affiliations with TexasA&M University and the University of Houston. With 948operating beds 85 operating rooms and more than 8400 employeesHouston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care for thousandsof patients from around the world.
HoustonMethodist is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of womenminorities disabled persons andveterans.
Equal EmploymentOpportunity
Houston Methodist isan Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal employmentopportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodistis firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage indiscrimination against or harassment of any person employed orseeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of racecolor religion sex sexual orientation gender identity nationalorigin age disability status as a protected veteran or othercharacteristics protected by law.
VEVRAA Federal Contractorpriority referral Protected Veteransrequested.
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