Physical Therapist II
Company: Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital
Location: Cypress
Posted on: November 9, 2024
Job Description:
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, patient's 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 peer-to-peer
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
patient's 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, patient's family members,
and/or caregivers, based on learning needs. Consistently evaluates
the patient's 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 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.
- 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 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 proactively addresses such for optimum outcomes.
- Provides select oversight of physical therapy-related
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
research-based 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. 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
- Initiates innovative solutions through evidence-based
practice/performance improvement projects. Actively participates in
and may lead department projects and/or hospital committees.
Participates in HM-related 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 evidence-based
practice literature. Assists higher level PTs with program
development and/or clinical competencies.
- Seeks opportunities to identify self-development 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
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
- 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
- PT-Temp - 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 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
- Strong assessment, organizational and problem-solving 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 co-workers
- 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 populationsSUPPLEMENTAL
REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
- Uniform No
- Scrubs Yes
- Business professional No
- Other (department approved) YesON-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* NoTRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area NoCompany
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.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, League City , Physical Therapist II, Healthcare , Cypress, Texas
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