Physical Therapist OP - PRN
Company: Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital
Location: Stafford
Posted on: September 28, 2024
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Job Description:
At Houston Methodist, the Physical Therapist (PT) position is
responsible for assessing patients and developing the therapy plan
of care. This position provides education to patients, patient's
family members, and/or caregivers and collaborates with other
health care professionals as needed for problem resolution and/or
achievement of identified patient specific goals. As a member of
the patient care team, the PT position provides direct patient care
and has responsibility to deliver exceptional patient care with
adherence to safety standards and guidelines to ensure optimal
patient safety, customer service, and optimum patient outcomes.
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Promotes a positive work environment and
contributes to a dynamic, team-focused work unit that actively
helps one another to achieve optimal department results. Seeks
guidance from others and collaborates with all members of the
interprofessional care team by actively communicating and reporting
pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive
manner. Uses 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. Serves as resource to co-workers and may assist
in teaching and providing guidance to students and support staff.
Contributes towards improvement of department scores for employee
engagement, i.e. peer-to-peer accountability. SERVICE ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS Performs complete and comprehensive evaluation of
patients to identify patient's level of function and to determine
the treatment plan. Develops the plan of care based on evaluation
findings and implements the physical therapy treatment plan.
Practices in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity and
inclusion principles. Provides education to patients, patient's
family members, and/or caregivers, based on learning needs.
Consistently evaluates the patient's comprehension and adapts
teaching methods accordingly. Collaborates and communicates with
the healthcare team modifications to patient's treatment plan,
progress, and discharge planning for achievement of identified
patient specific goals. Advocates on patient/family's behalf to
identify and resolve clinical and ethical concerns, utilizing
appropriate resources. Contributes towards improvement of
department score for patient satisfaction, through peer-to-peer
accountability to service standards. QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS Assesses patients regularly, monitors progress towards
treatment goals, modifies goals, and plan or program as indicated.
Recognizes complications/limitations associated with certain
procedures and collaborates with peers to addresses for optimum
outcomes. Provides input of physical therapy-related activities
completed by interprofessional health care team, and if necessary,
adjusts the plan to improve quality of outcome and maintain the
safety of the patient. Identifies opportunities for corrective
action and process improvement. Identifies areas of practice
improvements with research-based evidence to achieve patient safety
outcomes, supported by accurate documentation. Contributes to
meeting department and hospital targets for quality and safety.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Maintains accurate and complete
documentation of patient education procedures performed in a timely
manner in the patient record. Enters accurate charges for services
provided as applicable. Uses resources efficiently to maximize
utilization of time and equipment. Self-motivated to independently
manage time effectively, minimizing incidental overtime, and
prioritize daily tasks, assisting coworkers as needed. Meets labor
productivity standards by effectively managing established patient
load assignments. GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Offers
innovative solutions through evidence-based practice/performance
improvement projects. Actively participates in departmental
projects and hospital committees. Identifies and presents areas for
innovation, efficiency and improvement in patient care or unit
operations using evidence-based practice literature. Seeks
opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with
a focus on continual development as a Physical Therapist. Assists
higher level PTs with 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. 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 None LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED BLS - Basic
Life Support (AHA) AND PT - Physical Therapist - State Licensure
Compact license acceptable according to current ECPTOTE
requirements within 90 days OR PT-Temp - Physical Therapist
Temporary - State Licensure within 90 days 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 evaluations
Sufficient 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 security Ability 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 principles Competent assessment, organizational
and problem-solving skills as evidenced by capacity to prioritize
multiple tasks and role components Exhibits strong interpersonal,
teamwork and leadership skills with all levels of the healthcare
team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all
patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers. Possesses proficient
computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems and standard
Rehabilitation equipment. Ability to function independently and
exercise judgment in interactions with physicians,
interprofessional care team and patients and their families
Demonstrates professional and technical competence in the
selection, evaluation, utilization of treatment plans SUPPLEMENTAL
REQUIREMENTS WORK ATTIRE Uniform No Scrubs Yes Business
professional No Other (department approved) Yes ON-CALL Note that
employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie.
DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection
below. On Call No TRAVEL Travel specifications may vary by
department May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area
No May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No Company
Profile: Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is committed to
leading medicine by delivering the Houston Methodist standard of
unparalleled quality, safety, service and innovation to patients in
Fort Bend County and surrounding areas. With more than 1,300
affiliated physicians and 2,900 employees, Houston Methodist Sugar
Land offers access to the most innovative care available, including
comprehensive cancer care; neuroscience and spine care; orthopedics
and sports medicine; heart and vascular care; women---s services;
childbirth center with level III NICU; bariatric and digestive
care; and advanced imaging --- all backed by our focus on healing
people today and offering hope for tomorrow Houston Methodist is an
equal opportunity employer inclusive of women, minorities, disabled
persons and veterans. Equal Employment Opportunity Houston
Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal employment
opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist
is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in
discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or
seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other
characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor ---
priority referral Protected Veterans requested.
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