Occupational Therapist II - Full Time - Days

At Houston Methodist the OccupationalTherapist (OT) II position is responsible for position isresponsible for evaluating and developing the therapy plan of carefor a broad range of diagnoses and acuities.

This position mayspecialize in care for certain complex patient types throughadvanced training and education. As an experienced therapist thisposition provides education to patients patients family membersand / or caregivers and collaborates with other interprofessionalteam members as needed for problem resolution and / or achievement ofidentified patient specific goals.

As a member of theinterprofessional care team the OT II position provides patientcare directly and delivers exceptional patient care with adherenceto safety standards and guidelines to ensure optimal patient safetycustomer service and optimum patient outcomes.

This position servesas preceptor mentor and resource to less experienced staffincluding other Therapists and technicians and may act as aclinical resource to students and clinical fellows.

The OT IIposition assists with collection of quality metrics and analyticswith development of best practices and process improvementinitiatives as designated.

PEOPLEESSENTIALFUNCTIONS

Contributes toteamwork consistently offering assistance and responding positivelyto requests for assistance. Collaborates to foster healthyrelationships in the work environment.

Offers guidance tointerprofessional health care team when appropriate and appliesfeedback to improve patientoutcomes.

Uses therapeuticcommunication which includes active listening and teaching toestablish a relationship with patients families andinterprofessional health care team to collaborate on the plan ofcare.

Partners with members of the interprofessional care team byactively communicating and reporting pertinent patient careinformation and data in a comprehensivemanner.

Teaches andprovides guidance to nursing and support staff. Orients new teammembers and assists with precepting students in clinical rotationsand clinical fellows.

Uses peertopeer accountability towardsimprovement of department score for employeeengagement.

SERVICEESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performscomplete and comprehensive evaluation of patients across a broadrange of diagnosis and acuities to identify patients level offunction and to determine the treatment plan.

Develops the plan ofcare based on evaluation findings and implements the occupationaltherapy treatment plan. Provides service to complex patientpopulations.

Practices in a manner that is congruent with culturaldiversity and inclusionprinciples.

Provideseducation to patients patients family members and / or caregiversbased on learning needs. Consistently evaluates the patientscomprehension and adapts teaching methods accordingly.

Serves asresource to clinical fellows and nursing in teaching bestpractices.

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.

Balances andadjusts as needed the caseload for the assigned team members toresult in optimum patient care and outcome. Initiates improvementsfor department score on patient satisfaction through peertopeeraccountability 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 andproactively addresses such for optimumoutcomes.
• Providesoversight of occupational therapyrelated activities completed byinterprofessional health care team and if necessary adjusts theplan to improve quality of outcome and maintain the safety of thepatient.
• Proactivelyidentifies opportunities for corrective action and assists inprocess improvement by providing recommendations and contributes tomeeting department and hospital targets for quality and safety.

Identifies areas of practice improvements with researchbasedevidence and assists in development of treatment protocols and bestpractice for certain population or practice area to achieve patientsafety outcomes supported by accuratedocumentation.

FINANCEESSENTIALFUNCTIONS

Maintains accurateand complete documentation of patient education and proceduresperformed in a timely manner in the patient record.

Enters accuratecharges for services provided asapplicable.

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

Initiatesinnovative solutions through evidencebased practice / performanceimprovement projects. Actively participates in and may leaddepartment projects and / or hospital committees.

Participates inHMrelated and approved hospital / community teaching opportunitiescommunity services and / orfunctions.

Identifies andpresents areas for innovation efficiency and improvement in patientcare or unit operations using evidencebased practice literature.

Assists higher level OTs with program development and / or clinicalcompetencies.

Seeksopportunities to identify selfdevelopment needs and expand learningbeyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual developmentas an OT taking appropriate action.

Ensures own career discussionsoccur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the MyDevelopment Plan on an ongoingbasis.

This job description is notintended to be allinclusive; the employee will also perform otherreasonably 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

Musthave one of the following :

• Three yearsexperience as an Occupational Therapist
• Twoyears of experience as an Occupational Therapist with a Doctoratedegree
• Completion of HM or comparableOccupational Therapy Fellowship / Residencyprogram

LICENSES ANDCERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• BLSBasic Life Support (AHA) AND
• OT Occupational TherapyState Licensure Compact license acceptable according to currentBoard requirements within 90 days OR
• OTTemp TemporaryOccupational Therapist Registered State Licensure Compact licenseacceptable according to current Board requirements within 90 days

KNOWLEDGE SKILLSAND ABILITIES

• Demonstratesthe skills and competencies necessary to safely perform theassigned job determined through ongoing skills competencyassessments and performanceevaluations
• 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
• Strongassessment organizational and problemsolving skills as evidenced bycapacity to prioritize multiple tasks and rolecomponents
• Demonstratesincreasing expertise and executes experienced clinical skills intreatments provided and / or for a particular patientpopulation
• Exhibits stronginterpersonal teamwork and leadership skills with all levels of thehealthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer serviceto all patients visitors physicians andcoworkers
• Ability tofunction independently capable of handling challenging / difficulttherapy procedures and patient caresituations
• Demonstratessound judgment in interactions with physicians interprofessionalcare team and patients and theirfamilies
• Possessesproficient computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systemsand standard Rehabilitationequipment
• Demonstratesprofessional and technical competence in the selection evaluationutilization of treatment plans for increasingly complex patientpopulations

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.