Certified Hand Therapist Full Time Days Pearland at Houston Methodist

OverviewAt Houston Methodist the Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) position is responsible for evaluating and developing the therapy plan of care for a broad range of hand and upper extremity diagnoses and acuities. As an experienced Therapist this position provides education to hand and upper extremity patients patients family members and/or caregivers and collaborates with other health care professionals as needed for problem resolution and/or achievement of identified patient specific goals. As a member of the direct patient care team the CHT position provides patient care directly and through delegation to Occupational or Physical Therapist Assistants (PTA) and Technicians and has responsibility for patient care delivered by assigned OTAs or PTAs and Technicians delivering 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 hand and upper extremity staff to include other Occupational or Physical Therapists assistants and technicians and may act as a clinical instructor to OT or PT and OTA or PTA students Residents and Fellows.Houston Methodist StandardPATIENT AGE GROUP(S) AND POPULATION(S) SERVEDRefer to departmental Scope of Service and Provision of Care plans as applicable for description of primary age groups and populations served by this job for the respective HM entity.HOUSTON METHODIST EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONSProvide personalized care and service by consistently demonstrating our I CARE values:INTEGRITY: We are honest and ethical in all we say and do.COMPASSION: We embrace the whole person including emotional ethical physical and spiritual needs.ACCOUNTABILITY: We hold ourselves accountable for all our actions.RESPECT: We treat every individual as a person of worth dignity and value.EXCELLENCE: We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate.Practices the Caring and Serving ModelDelivers personalized service using HM Service StandardsProvides for exceptional patient/customer experiences by following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive Language (AIDET Managing Up Key Words)Intentionally collaborates with other healthcare professionals involved in patients/customers or employees experiential journeys to ensure strong communication ease of access to information and a seamless experienceInvolves patients (customers) in shift/handoff reports by enabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the given jobActively supports the organizations vision fulfills the mission and abides by the I CARE valuesResponsibilitiesPEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSPromotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic team focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members of the hand and upper extremity patient care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner.Serves as preceptor mentor and resource to less experienced hand therapists (occupational or physical therapists) helping to advance their professional practice at HM.Teaches and provides guidance to Occupational or Physical Therapist Assistants Technicians and support staff. Assists with precepting students in clinical rotations and occupational or physical therapist residency or fellowship programs. May also serve as a clinical instructor.SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSPerforms complete and comprehensive evaluation of patients across a broad range of hand and upper extremity diagnosis and acuities to identify patients level of function and to determine the treatment plan. Develops the plan of care based on evaluation findings implementing the hand and upper extremity treatment plan.Provides education to patients patients family members and/or caregivers. Serves as resource to colleagues in teaching best therapy practice in hand and upper extremity rehabilitation.Collaborates and communicates with the healthcare team modifications to patients treatment plan progress and discharge planning for achievement of identified patient specific goals.QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSAssesses hand and upper extremity patients regularly monitoring progress towards treatment goals modifying goals plan or program as indicated. Recognizes complications/limitations associated with certain procedures and proactively addresses such for optimum outcomes. Collaborates and communicates with the healthcare team modifications to patients treatment plan progress and discharge planning.Proactively identifies opportunities for corrective action and process improvement providing recommendations and contributes to meeting departmental and hospital targets for quality and safety.Provides oversight of patient care provided by OTAs or PTAs and Technicians ensuring quality outcomes and the safety of the patient adjusting activities as applicable.FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSUses resources efficiently to maximize utilization of time and equipment. Meets labor standards by effectively managing established patient load assignments.Maintains accurate and complete documentation of patient education and procedures performed in a timely manner in the patient record. Enters charges for services provided as applicable.GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSActively participates in departmental projects. Participates in HM related and approved hospital/community teaching opportunities community services and/or functions.Assists higher level OTs or PTs with program development and/or clinical competencies.Seeks opportunities to advance and/or expand learning beyond basic competencies with a focus on continual development as a Certified Hand Therapist.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.QualificationsEDUCATIONGraduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certificates Licenses and Registrations sectionWORK EXPERIENCECompletion of HM or comparable Occupational or Physical Therapy Residency program or three years of experience as a Physical or Occupational TherapistLicense/CertificationLICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIREDOccupational Therapy or Physical Therapy state license ANDBLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) ANDCHT - Certified Hand Therapist (HTCC) KSA/ Supplemental DataKNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIESDemonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job determined through on-going skills competency assessments and performance evaluationsSufficient 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 securityAbility 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 principlesDemonstrates increasing expertise in treatments provided and/or for hand and upper extremity patient populationAbility to work independently capable of handling challenging/difficult therapy procedures and patient care situations; demonstrates sound judgment and executes above average clinical skillsExhibits 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-workersPossesses proficient computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems and standard Rehabilitation equipmentDemonstrates professional and technical competence in the selection evaluation utilization of treatment plansSUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTSWORK ATTIREUniform NoScrubs YesBusiness professional NoOther (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 YesMay require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area NoCompany ProfileSince its founding in 1919 Houston Methodist Hospital has earned worldwide recognition. Houston Methodist Hospital is affiliated with the Weill Medical College of Cornell University and New York-Presbyterian Hospital one of the nations leading centers for medical education and 2020 U.S. News & World ReportnamedHouston Methodist Hospitalto its top ranked Honor Roll for the fourth time and second consecutive year. 2020 also marked the ninth year in a row Houston Methodist Hospital has been named the No. 1 hospital in Texas. Houston Methodist Hospital directs millions of research dollars into patient care and offers the latest innovations in medical surgical and diagnostic techniques. With 952 operating beds 85 operating rooms and over 8000 employees Houston Methodist offers complete care for patients from around the world.The same high-quality care for which Houston Methodist is known is available at several Emergency Care Centers in Houston and the surrounding areas. These Emergency Care Centers house exam rooms full digital radiography suite low radiation dose 16-slice CT scan ultrasound and a full on-site stat chemistry lab. Key Skills Abinitio,Administration And Accounting,Android,Bid Management,Inventory Management,Embedded C Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1