Occupational Therapist
Company: Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital
Location: Bellaire
Posted on: September 30, 2024
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Job Description:
At Houston Methodist, the Occupational Therapist (OT) 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 interprofessional care team providing direct patient
care, the OT position 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 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 address 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 department 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 identify self-development needs and expand
learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual
development as a Occupational Therapist, taking appropriate action.
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 OT-Temp - Temporary
Occupational Therapist - Registered - State Licensure Compact
license acceptable according to current Board requirements within
90 days OR OT - Occupational Therapy - State Licensure Compact
license acceptable according to current Board requirements within
90 days AND BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA) 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 Ability to function
independently and exercise judgment in interactions with
physicians, interprofessional care team and patients and their
families Possesses comprehensive computer knowledge; operates
multiple computer systems and standard Rehabilitation equipment
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 Cypress Hospital, scheduled to open in
the first quarter of 2025, will be Houston Methodist's ninth
hospital and will incorporate the most advanced technology
available from the day the doors open. With 100 beds (at our
opening; licensed for 276) and a prime location in the heart of the
rapidly growing U.S. 290 corridor, the hospital will be equipped
with technologically advanced innovations implemented during COVID,
many of them designed to make patient communication with
physicians, staff and families the very best and most effective in
any health care facility. Even though the hospital won't be fully
operational until 2025, we have several services and specialties
opening in 2024. 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.
Keywords: Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital, Houston , Occupational Therapist, Healthcare , Bellaire, Texas
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