Physical Therapist - Pasadena, United States - HCA Healthcare

Description

Description

Introduction

Are you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive? Submit your application for our Physical Therapist opening with HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast today and find out what it truly means to be a part of the HCA Healthcare team.

Benefits

HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are seeking a Physical Therapist for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Physical Therapist (PT) provides high-quality, patient-centered care by managing the complete process of therapeutic care of an assigned group of patients in coordination with the physician and the patient care team. The Physical Therapist completes patient assessments and participates in developing and implementing individualized care plans focusing on goal achievement, patient engagement, and positive patient experience. The Physical Therapist provides or directs a majority of the patient's physical therapy to support patients throughout the continuum of care.

What you will do in this role:

1. Appropriate treatment can include, but is not limited to: range of motion, strengthening, sensory / exercise activities, modalities, gait and crutch training, balance / sensorimotor reeducation, debridement, burn / wound care, development of home exercise programs, and training in the treatment program. Treatment should be coordinated with team members and other medical needs.
2. Each therapist is responsible for securing the necessary supplies from the department for treatment. It is also the responsibility of the therapist to insure a current prescription is maintained during the treatment process. Compliance with all safety, infection control, and quality assurance policies and procedures is required. Confidentiality of the patient and treatment is required.
3. Every patient should be reevaluated at least every two weeks, or more frequently to modify the treatment plan if indicated.
4. Expectations Ethics and Compliance: All employees will be held accountable for behaviors displayed relative to the values articulated in the Mission and Values Statement. "Will act with absolute honest, integrity and fairness in the way we conduct our business and the way we live our lives." All employees will be held accountable for attending training regarding the Code of Conduct program at least annually.
5. It is essential that the patient be included in the development of the plan and goal setting. The treatment plan and goals should be measurable, specify a time frame for achievement, and be realistic for the patients developmental needs and diagnosis. Every treatment plan should be modified as necessary.
6. Therapist is also responsible for providing an inservice for appropriate staff after attending an approved continuing education opportunity.
7. Therapist is responsible for attending continuing education opportunities provided by the hospital, department, or outside sources. Completion of 1.5 CEUs or 15 contact hours of continuing education to renew P.T. license is required annually. Attendance at all mandatory inservices for the hospital and department is required. A current CPR certification is required.
8. Therapist is responsible for completing the initial and follow-up evaluations within specified time periods according to setting. Progress reports will be completed on all patients within the specified timeframe. results, Patient / family education will be documented. All documentation will be completed in accordance with department and hospital policies and procedures. Confidentiality of all patient records is required.
9. Therapist is responsible for maintaining daily attendance records and charges for each patient.
10. Therapist is responsible for maintaining effective communication with all team members, family, patient, and other medical staff as indicated. Attendance and participation at team meetings and department meetings is required to discuss the patients condition, progression, plans and goals. Therapist is responsible for consulting with physicians and other team members as indicated regarding requests and / or suggestions.
11. Therapist is responsible for performing a complete and objective evaluation on each patient within the appropriate time frame. Evaluation skills should demonstrate a knowledge of the developmental needs of infants thru geriatric patients, as well as the diagnosis. The evaluation should be performed according to instructions, especially if the evaluation is standardized.
12. Therapist is responsible for providing appropriate training and learning experiences for assigned professional staff, students, volunteers, technicians, tour groups, etc. Input into evaluations of those assigned is required in a timely manner.
13. Therapist is responsible for the coordination and implementation of the treatment plan. Treatment should be implemented within the specified timeframe and should be appropriate for the developmental needs, diagnosis, and goals set.
14. Therapist is responsible for the development of a comprehensive treatment plan, including long-term and short-term goals within the specified time frame.

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Licensed Physical Therapist in the State of Texas
• Bachelors Degree
• 1 year experience in acute rehab preferred; new grads will be considered

HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast is a full-service 340+ bed acute care hospital in Pasadena, Texas. We have been a leader of medical care in Pasadena for more than 50 years. With board-certified physicians, registered nurses and expert technicians, the community has come to rely on us for top-quality, comprehensive and compassionate healthcare. HCA Houston Southeast is the only hospital in Pasadena with both Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary PCI and Resuscitation by the American College of Cardiology and full accreditation by The Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Physical Therapist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing apply today

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.