Occupational Therapist II OP - PRN/Days
Company: Houston Methodist West Hospital
Location: Houston
Posted on: February 19, 2025
Job Description:
At Houston Methodist, the Occupational Therapist (OT) II
position is responsible for 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 OT 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 OT 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 occupational 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 oversight of occupational therapy-related activities
completed 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 OTs 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 an OT, 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
- Must have one of the following:
- - - - - - ---- Three years experience as an Occupational
Therapist
- - - - - - ---- Two years of experience as an Occupational
Therapist with a Doctorate degree
- - - - - - ---- Completion of HM or comparable Occupational
Therapy Fellowship/Residency program
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED
- BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA) AND
- OT - Occupational Therapy - State Licensure -- Compact license
acceptable according to current Board requirements within 90 days
OR
- OT-Temp - Temporary Occupational Therapist - Registered - State
Licensure -- Compact license acceptable according to current Board
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 West Hospital is committed to leading
medicine in West Houston, Katy and surrounding communities by
delivering the Houston Methodist standard of exceptional safety,
quality, service and innovation. The growing campus offers 253 beds
and access to the most innovative medical and surgical care
available, including cardiology and cardiovascular surgery;
neurology and neurosurgery; comprehensive cancer care; orthopedics
and sports medicine; gastroenterology; bariatrics; childbirth
center with level III NICU; emergency care; and advanced
imaging.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 West Hospital, Houston , Occupational Therapist II OP - PRN/Days, Healthcare , Houston, Texas
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