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, patients family members, andor caregivers
and collaborates with other health care professionals as needed for problem
resolution andor 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 patients 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, patients family members, andor caregivers, based on learning needs. Consistently evaluates the patients comprehension and adapts teaching methods accordingly.
- Collaborates and communicates with the healthcare team modifications to patients treatment plan, progress, and discharge planning for achievement of identified patient specific goals.
Advocates on patientfamilys 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.
QUALITYSAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assesses patients regularly, monitors progress towards treatment goals, modifies goals, and plan or program as indicated.
Recognizes complicationslimitations 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.
GROWTHINNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Offers innovative solutions through evidence-based practiceperformance 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 andor 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 businessjob 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 Cypress Hospital, scheduled to open in the first quarter of
2025, will be Houston Methodists 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 wont 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
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