Physical Therapy Resident

Qualifications

• Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section.

Experience

One year of experience preferred.

Clinical setting/internship experience in applicable area (i.e. sports, acute care) preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• PT - Physical Therapist - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV Compact Privileges granted by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners within 30 days
• BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association

Essential Functions

• Collaborates and coordinates patient care needs, such as referrals, consults, equipment, clinical appointments, home care, etc. with other departments or agencies during treatment and at discharge.
• Delegates appropriate patients, supervises, and communicates pertinent information to the physical therapist assistant and physical therapy technicians in accordance with the state practice act and department and hospital policies.
• Effectively communicates with the patient, family, physician. In sports/orthopedics, communicates with coach regarding the patient’s ability to return to practice and/or competition.
• Provides contributions towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e. peer-to-peer accountability.
• Performs patient and family education on home exercise, safety, self-care, etc. and distributes appropriate hand-outs.
• Delegates appropriate patient care duties to, communicate with, and supervise the performance of support personnel.
• Works in an integrated manner with the inter-professional health care team in the provision of exercise and treatment modalities.
• Contributes to meeting/exceeding department and organization targets for patient satisfaction.
• Documents patient evaluations, treatment notes, re-evaluations/re-assessments, discharges, and charges appropriately in the computer system in a timely manner.
• Performs examinations, evaluations, diagnosis, prognosis and interventions in accordance with physical therapy practice act and in collaboration with referring providers.
• 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.
• Uses resources efficiently and effectively. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively, minimizing incidental overtime, and prioritize daily tasks.
• Maintains accurate and complete documentation of patient education and procedures performed in a timely manner in the patient record which includes appropriate billing codes and enters changes for services provided.
• Participates in clinical education programs as approved by the Faculty Advisor. Remains current on professional issues and clinical skills by attendance of appropriate clinical education programs, CEUs and involvement with professional organizations. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management.
• Affords assistance in the organization and direction of specific activities of the department as delegated by the Program or department leadership which may include research projects, department improvement projects, or other special tasks. Presents relevant special topics in professional literature at clinic meetings, grand rounds, conferences, and meetings as delegated or requested by the faculty.

Supplemental Requirements

• WORK ATTIRE - Uniform: Yes - Scrubs: Yes - Business professional: No - Other (department approved): Yes
• On Call*: No
• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area: Yes
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area: No

Education

Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section.

Experience

One year of experience preferred.

Clinical setting/internship experience in applicable area (i.e. sports, acute care) preferred

Company Profile

Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital brings the expertise and latest technology of Houston Methodist to Baytown and surrounding counties. The skilled and compassionate physicians, nurses and staff provide unsurpassed medical care in a close-to-home, state-of-the-art facility. Houston Methodist Baytown is committed to meeting the needs of its growing community through the ongoing facilities master plan expansion project, which includes a new, expanded emergency department, a five-story patient tower, outpatient center, renovated Cancer Center, neonatal intensive care unit and the addition of technologically advanced operating rooms.

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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