Overview
At Houston Methodist the Senior Physical Therapist (Sr PT) position is responsible for formal duties for a service line shift and / or multiple clinics as well as functioning as a clinical expert. This position performs patient assessments development of plan of care and corresponding treatments across a broad range of diagnoses and acuities or for a specialized service line. The Sr PT position manages the collection of metrics analyzes and reports on data and develops best practices identifies and leads process and quality improvement initiatives. This position serves as a mentor and resource to all team members utilizing skills and knowledge to help train and develop others and achieve optimum performance levels for responsible service line shift and / or clinics assigned. The Sr PT position conducts quality assurance audits of staff performance provides feedback to management on staff performance and identifies developmental needs and has responsibility for and provides oversight of patient care delivered by assigned PTs to ensure optimal patient safety and customer service. This position serves as the liaison between management and staff for routine matters as the primary point of contact for the service line shift and / or clinics assigned and coordinates the activities for the service line shift and / or assigned clinics participating in expansion of services offered business development and research.
Houston Methodist Standard
PATIENT AGE GROUP(S) AND POPULATION(S) SERVED
Refer to departmental Scope of Service and Provision of Care plans as applicable for description of primary age groups and populations served by this job for the respective HM entity.
HOUSTON METHODIST EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS
- Provide personalized care and service by consistently demonstrating our I CARE values :
INTEGRITY : We are honest and ethical in all we say and do.
COMPASSION : We embrace the whole person including emotional ethical physical and spiritual needs.ACCOUNTABILITY : We hold ourselves accountable for all our actions.RESPECT : We treat every individual as a person of worth dignity and value.EXCELLENCE : We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate.Practices the Caring and Serving ModelDelivers personalized service using HM Service StandardsProvides for exceptional patient / customer experiences by following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive Language (AIDET Managing Up Key Words)Intentionally collaborates with other healthcare professionals involved in patients / customers or employees experiential journeys to ensure strong communication ease of access to information and a seamless experienceInvolves patients (customers) in shift / handoff reports by enabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the given jobActively supports the organizations vision fulfills the mission and abides by the I CARE valuesResponsibilities
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Leads a positive work environment and team to be a dynamic focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results. Establishes and maintains professional relationships trust and credibility with all on the healthcare team serving as primary point of contact for routine matters with physicians for service area shift and / or specialty assisting management with daily operations as assigned.Role models therapeutic communication which includes active listening and teaching to establish a relationship with patients families and interprofessional health care team to collaborate on the plan of care. Collaborates with all members of the interprofessional health care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner. Role models to team members effective communication skills assisting in their development of such skills.Effectively implements protocols and objectives with team members to result in optimization of staff performance teamwork patient safety and customer service. Provides feedback to management on team member performance and conduct. Develops skills of team members and continually assists with improving skills performance and outcomes.Serves as preceptor mentor and resource to other physical therapists helping to advance their professional practice providing guidance with project development implementation evaluation research and where applicable publication. Develops and presents educational and formal training programs. Precepts clinical rotations new employees and Clinical Fellows. Role models accountability for improvement of department score for employee engagement.SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Performs complete and comprehensive evaluation of patients to identify patients level of function and to develop the plan of care. Performs highly advanced therapy treatments serving as the clinical expert for complex to high difficulty level patient assessments and treatments for assigned area of practice and / or patient population.Provides education to patients patients family members and / or caregivers based on learning needs. Consistently evaluates the patients comprehension and adapts teaching methods accordingly. Serves as subject matter expert and resource to clinical fellows and nursing in teaching best practices and education.Advocates on patient / familys behalf to identify and resolve clinical and ethical concerns utilizing appropriate resources. Drives improvement of department score for patient satisfaction through role modeling accountability of service standards.QUALITY / SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assesses patients regularly monitors progress towards treatment goals modifies goals and plan or program as indicated. Proactively anticipates complications / limitations associated with certain procedures and addresses such for optimum outcomes.Coordinates monitors and reports on various quality and safety metrics for the practice area and / or department. Develops and implements initiatives to improve the patient experience Proactively identifies opportunities for corrective action leads process improvement providing recommendations and contributes to meeting departmental and hospital targets for quality and safety.Oversees the work flow caseload and patient processes and treatments for assigned team / area ensuring quality outcomes and the safety of the patient adjusting activities as applicable. Coordinates activities for the service line shift and / or clinics and as requested for the department.FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Monitors the accuracy and completion of documentation of patient education and procedures performed in a timely manner in the patient record. Accurately enters charges for services provided and performs charges reconciliation as applicable. Serves as resource to management for chargemaster item / CPT (Code and Procedure Terminology) code maintenance and development for physical therapy charges.Uses resources efficiently to maximize utilization of time and equipment. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively minimizing incidental overtime and prioritize daily tasks for self and area(s) of responsibility / assigned team members to meet the labor productivity standards.GROWTH / INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Develops patient treatment protocols and best practices with research-based evidence and offers innovative solutions for patient population or practice area. through performance improvement projects.Leads department projects programs and shared governance activities. Actively participates in and / or leads HM-related and approved hospital / community teaching opportunities community services and / or functions.Initiates opportunities to identify self-development needs and expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development as a Physical Therapist taking appropriate action. Assists management with lower level PTs and program development and / or clinical competencies. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis.This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business / job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications Licenses and Registrations section.WORK EXPERIENCE
Five years as a Physical Therapist; or four years of experience as a Physical Therapist with a specialty certificationLicense / Certification
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED
PT - Physical Therapist - State Licensure within 90 days ANDBLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA)LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERRED
Specialty certification highly preferredKSA / Supplemental Data
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job determined through on-going skills competency assessments and performance evaluationsSufficient proficiency in speaking reading and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or securityAbility to effectively communicate with patients physicians family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principlesAbility to work independently capable of handling challenging / difficult therapy procedures and patient care situations; demonstrates sound judgmentAbility to coach and develop strong interpersonal teamwork and leadership skills with all levels of the healthcare teamExhibits excellent delivery of customer service to all patients visitors physicians and co-workers; demonstrates ability to establish and maintain highly effective professional relationships with physiciansAbility to function independently capable of handling challenging / difficult therapy procedures and patient care situationsDemonstrates excellent time / project management skills and ability to effectively coordinate efforts and outcomes for the assigned areaPossesses proficient computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems and standard Rehabilitation equipmentDemonstrates professional and technical competence in the selection evaluation utilization of treatment plans for increasingly complex patient populationsSUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
Uniform NoScrubs YesBusiness professional NoOther (department approved) YesON-CALL
Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster Severe Weather Events etc) regardless of selection below.On CallNoTRAVEL
Travel specifications may vary by departmentMay require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area NoMay require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area NoCompany Profile
Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital brings the expertise and compassionate care of Houston Methodist Hospital in The Texas Medical Center a national Honor Roll hospital to Bay Area communities. The hospital provides a broad spectrum of adult medical and surgical care is an accredited chest pain center and is also acute stroke-ready designated through DNV. Houston Methodist Clear Lake offers many inpatient and outpatient services including 3-D mammography and other state-of-the-art imaging labor and delivery with a level II neonatal ICU Cancer Center of Excellence advanced laparoscopic surgery comprehensive orthopedics and sports medicine neurology urology and otolaryngology. Also Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital is honored to be the only hospital in the bay area to have a Grade A rating from Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grading.
Required Experience :
Senior IC
Key Skills
EMR Systems,Early Intervention,Acute Care,Communication skills,HIPAA,Physiology Knowledge,Workers' Compensation Law,Computer Literacy,Pediatrics Experience,Home Care,Patient Service Experience,Medicare
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1