Registered Therapist III

Job Description:
Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on people’s lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of each other, teamwork, and inclusivity? HSCS is dedicated to building a diverse community atmosphere where employees feel valued, supported, and accepted while providing specialized care for Texans in need. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interest you, we welcome your application for the position below.

The Registered Therapist III performs highly complex (senior-level) therapeutic rehabilitation activities and treatment. The Registered Therapist will provide training for therapy technicians and assist in the supervision of other staff in rehabilitation services. Coordinates therapeutic rehabilitation activities and therapy groups for individuals within the department. Provides and/or directs the provision of skilled therapy to individuals. Monitors and audits documentation completed by direct reports on their assigned individuals’ attendance and their response to treatment. Develops, implements, and evaluates programs and activities assigned. Assists in planning and developing in-service training programs. Works with departmental and hospital leadership to develop and improve programming by participating in performance improvement activities. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location. Essential Job Functions:
Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

Plans, develops, implements and evaluates discipline specific therapy and activities. Provides consultation and collaboration among department, units, recovery teams and administration in order to establish an active rehabilitation department with patient goals/objectives based on recovery needs.

Performs therapy assessments; formulates and develops goals and objectives; monitors and audits documentation entered by direct reports on their individual’s response to treatment and interventions. Implements person centered, recovery oriented, trauma informed care.

Assist in supervising, training, and evaluating rehabilitation technicians and registered therapists in the rehabilitation department. Assists in planning and developing in-service training programs. Monitors and audits documentation completed by direct reports on their assigned individuals’ attendance and their response to treatment. Demonstrates respect, compassion, consideration and responsiveness to individual satisfaction and recovery team recommendations.

Establishes and maintains professional competencies through participation in Continuing Education programs relevant to their credentialed discipline or activities in order to provide the best level of care to individuals as well as maintain their credential.

Participates in performance improvement activities that include revision of departmental policies and procedures; identifying client and programmatic needs; developing and implementing outcome measures; monitoring and improving environment of care; revising treatment programs to meet standards of care and accreditation standards for The Joint Commission (TJC), Medicare/Medicaid, and HHSC. Participates in Participates in audits, attends Performance Improvement Team (PIT) meetings, and develops and implements plan of corrections.

Actively supports facility and agency safety (including patient safety) risk management, and infection control programs. Implements and monitors health, safety and infection control measures relevant to rehabilitation session spaces and equipment.

Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.
Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Knowledge of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation therapy in working with various patient populations.
Knowledge of discipline specific therapeutic modalities in the recovery process.
Knowledge of implementation and documentation of individualized care and recovery plans.
Knowledge of approved methods of facilitating and interacting with individuals.
Knowledge of health, safety and infection control.
Knowledge of performance and quality improvement activities or techniques.

Skills in the use of rehabilitation and orthopedic equipment, materials, and tools.
Skills in evaluation, treatment planning and documentation of patient progress.
Skills in the operation of computers and applicable computer software.
Skills in effective communication.

Ability to plan, develop, implement and facilitate treatment focused therapy groups.
Ability to plan, develop, implement and facilitate individual therapy sessions based on evaluation outcomes.
Ability to motivate and sustain individuals’ interest in rehabilitation activities and make changes, as needed.
Ability to observe, evaluate, communicate and document individual’s progress.
Ability to be consistent and empathetic in working with patients.
Ability to develop and conduct assessments.
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written communications.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to react calmly and appropriately in stressful situations.
Ability to plan therapy programs.

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