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    Physical Therapist Clinical Fellow - Houston, United States - Houston Methodist Hospital

    Houston Methodist Hospital background
    Full time
    Description

    At Houston Methodist, the Physical Therapy (PT) Clinical Fellow position, completes planned program of post-professional clinical and didactic education provided for rehabilitation services modality that is designed to complete the guidelines as set by the Physical Therapy Board of Examiners Association.

    This position focuses in preparation as a provider of safe, expert patient care services through the fellowship program which combines opportunities for necessary clinical supervision and mentoring with a theoretical basis for advanced practice and scientific inquiry.

    The PT Clinical Fellow position performs patient management services including evaluation, treatment, referral, supervises support personnel (as applicable), and performs related duties such as participation in rounds, clinics, departmental performance improvement, and clinical education in accordance with regulatory agency/professional association guidelines, state practice act, applicable regulations, and departmental policy, procedures and practices.


    This position demonstrates competence to adapt to work and customer service to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, safety and other developmental needs of patients served by the department.


    PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

    Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team-focused work unit that actively helps one other to achieve optimal department results.


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

    Cooperates and collaborates with members of the interprofessional healthcare treatment team regarding patient's current treatment, progress and discharge planning.
    Provides contributions towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e. peer-to-peer accountability.


    SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
    Evaluates patient's level of function; develops and implements plan of treatment.

    Collaborates and communicates with the healthcare team any modifications to patient's treatment plan, progress, and discharge planning for achievement of identified patient specific goals, following evidence based guidelines.

    Performs complete and comprehensive evaluation of assigned patients to identify patient's level of function and to determine the treatment plan.

    Develops the plan of care based on evaluation findings, implementing the physical therapy treatment plan.
    Provides education, which includes active listening and teaching, to patients, family members, and/or caregivers. Consistently evaluates the patient's comprehension and adapts teaching methods accordingly.

    Serves as resource to clinical residents and nursing in teaching best practices.
    Contributes to meeting/exceeding department and organization targets for patient satisfaction.

    QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

    Oversees appropriate patient care duties and those treatments delegated to assistants and technicians in accordance with the state practice act and department and hospital policies.

    Monitors patient progress; maintain timely and accurate patient records.
    Completes all patient documentation and enters charges for services provided.
    Identifies and escalates issues and opportunities for improvement.

    Follows up on action items to ensure completion of assignments. Contributes towards improving department/practice quality and safety scores.


    FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
    With guidance, uses resources efficiently to maximize utilization of time and equipment. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize tasks for self and clinical fellowship assignments.
    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.

    GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

    Participates in individual and staff development and expansion of services, including research projects.

    Presents relevant special topics in professional literature at clinic meetings, rounds, conference, and meetings as delegated or requested by the faculty.

    Completes, as appropriate, presentations and case reports to complete Fellowship curriculum.
    Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual process improvements. Remains current on professional issues and clinical skills by attendance of appropriate CEUs and involvement with professional organization. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis.

    Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management.


    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 Certificates, Licenses and Registrations section.


    WORK EXPERIENCE
    One year physical therapy experience with one of the following:


    Completion of HM or comparable Physical Therapy Residency program


    With board specialty Certification in applicable content area

    LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED
    PT - Physical Therapist - State Licensure within 30 days or
    PT-Temp - Physical Therapist Temporary - State Licensure Compact Privileges granted by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners and permanent Texas PT licensure and
    BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA)

    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.

    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
    Demonstrates good communication and interpersonal skills
    Ability to work as a team member
    Demonstrates good time management skills
    Possesses competent computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems and standard Rehabilitation equipment.
    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 Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No.

    1 hospital in Texas (two-way tie) and one of America's "Best Hospitals." As a full-service, acute-care hospital located in the Texas Medical Center and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist, it has evolved into one of the nation's largest nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with a comprehensive residency program.

    Two of Houston Methodist's primary academic affiliates are among the nation's leading health care organizations:
    Weill Cornell Medicine and New York-Presbyterian 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 8,400 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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