Physical Therapist II

At Houston Methodist the Physical Therapist II (PT II) position is responsible position is responsible for evaluating and developing the therapy plan of care for a broad range of diagnoses and acuities. This position may specialize in care for certain complex patient types through advanced training and education. As an experienced therapist this position provides education to patients patients family members and/or caregivers and collaborates with other interprofessional team members as needed for problem resolution and/or achievement of identified patient specific goals. As a member of the interprofessional care team the PT II position provides patient care directly and delivers exceptional patient care with adherence to safety standards and guidelines to ensure optimal patient safety customer service and optimum patient outcomes. This position serves as preceptor mentor and resource to less experienced staff including other Therapists and technicians and may act as a clinical resource to students and clinical fellows. The PT II position assists with collection of quality metrics and analytics with development of best practices and process improvement initiatives as designated.

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Contributes to teamwork consistently offering assistance and responding positively to requests for assistance. Collaborates to foster healthy relationships in the work environment. Offers guidance to interprofessional health care team when appropriate and applies feedback to improve patient outcomes.

• 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. Partners with members of the interprofessional care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner.

• Teaches and provides guidance to nursing and support staff. Orients new team members and assists with precepting students in clinical rotations and clinical fellows. Uses peertopeer accountability towards improvement of department score for employee engagement.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs complete and comprehensive evaluation of patients across a broad range of diagnosis and acuities 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. Provides service to complex patient populations. Practices in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity and inclusion principles.

• Provides education to patients patients family members and/or caregivers based on learning needs. Consistently evaluates the patients comprehension and adapts teaching methods accordingly. Serves as resource to clinical fellows and nursing in teaching best practices.

• 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 patient/familys behalf to identify and resolve clinical and ethical concerns utilizing appropriate resources.

• Balances and adjusts as needed the caseload for the assigned team members to result in optimum patient care and outcome. Initiates improvements for department score on patient satisfaction through peertopeer 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 proactively addresses such for optimum outcomes.

• Provides select oversight of physical therapyrelated activities provided by interprofessional health care team and if necessary adjusts the plan to improve quality of outcome and maintain the safety of the patient.

• Proactively identifies opportunities for corrective action and assists in process improvement by providing recommendations and contributes to meeting department and hospital targets for quality and safety. Identifies areas of practice improvements with researchbased evidence and assists in development of treatment protocols and best practice for certain population or practice area to achieve patient safety outcomes supported by accurate documentation.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintains accurate and complete documentation of patient education and 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. Selfmotivated 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

• Initiates innovative solutions through evidencebased practice/performance improvement projects. Actively participates in and may lead department projects and/or hospital committees. Participates in HMrelated and approved hospital/community teaching opportunities community services and/or functions.

• Identifies and presents areas for innovation efficiency and improvement in patient care or unit operations using evidencebased practice literature. Assists higher level PTs with program development and/or clinical competencies.

• Seeks opportunities to identify selfdevelopment needs and expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development as a Physical Therapist taking appropriate action. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an ongoing basis

This job description is not intended to be allinclusive; 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

• Two years of experience as a Physical Therapist; or completion of HM or comparable Physical Therapy Residency program

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• BLS Basic Life Support (AHA) AND
• PT Physical Therapist State Licensure with the Texas Board of Examiners. Compact license acceptable according to current ECPTOTE requirements within 90 days OR
• PTTemp Physical Therapist Temporary State Licensure with the Texas Board of Examiners. Compact license acceptable according to current ECPTOTE requirements within 90 days

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job determined through ongoing 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 coworkers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles

• Strong assessment organizational and problemsolving skills as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components

• Demonstrates increasing expertise and executes experienced clinical skills in treatments provided and/or for a particular patient population

• 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 coworkers

• Ability to function independently capable of handling challenging/difficult therapy procedures and patient care situations

• Demonstrates sound judgment in interactions with physicians interprofessional care team and patients and their families

• Possesses proficient computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems and standard Rehabilitation equipment

• Demonstrates professional and technical competence in the selection evaluation utilization of treatment plans for increasingly complex patient populations

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform No
• Scrubs Yes
• Business professional No
• Other (department approved) Yes

ONCALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be oncall 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 Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 hospital in Texas (twoway tie) and one of Americas Best Hospitals. As a fullservice acutecare hospital located in the Texas Medical Center and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist it has evolved into one of the nations largest nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with a comprehensive residency program. Two of Houston Methodists primary academic affiliates are among the nations leading health care organizations: Weill Cornell Medicine and New YorkPresbyterian Hospital. Houston Methodist also has affiliations with Texas A&M University and the University of Houston. With 948 operating beds 85 operating rooms and more than 8400 employees Houston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care for thousands of patients from around the world.

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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