Occupational Therapist I - Full Time - Days - Behavioral Health
Occupational Therapist I - Full Time - Days - Behavioral Health
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Job Description
At Houston Methodist the Occupational Therapist I (OT) position is responsible for assessing patients and developing the therapy plan of care. This position provides education to 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 interprofessional care team providing direct patient care the OT I position has responsibility to deliver exceptional patient care with adherence to safety standards and guidelines to ensure optimal patient safety customer service and optimum patient outcomes.
- Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic teamfocused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results. Seeks guidance from others and collaborates with all members of the interprofessional care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner.
- 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.
- Serves as resource to coworkers and may assist in teaching and providing guidance to students and support staff. Contributes towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement i.e. peertopeer accountability.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Performs complete and comprehensive evaluation of patients to identify patients level of function and to determine the treatment plan. Develops the plan of care based on evaluation findings and implements the therapy treatment plan. Practices in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity and inclusion principles.
- Provides education to patients patients family members and/or caregivers based on learning needs. Consistently evaluates the patients comprehension and adapts teaching methods accordingly.
- Collaborates and communicates with the healthcare team modifications to patients treatment plan progress and discharge planning for achievement of identified patient specific goals. Advocates on patient/familys behalf to identify and resolve clinical and ethical concerns utilizing appropriate resources.
- Contributes towards improvement of department score for patient satisfaction through peertopeer 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 collaborates with peers to address for optimum outcomes.
- Provides input of physical therapyrelated 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.
- Identifies opportunities for corrective action and process improvement. Identifies areas of practice improvements with researchbased evidence to achieve patient safety outcomes supported by accurate documentation. Contributes to meeting department and hospital targets for quality and safety.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Maintains accurate and complete documentation of patient education 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. Selfmotivated 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
- Offers innovative solutions through evidencebased practice/performance improvement projects. Actively participates in department projects and hospital committees.
- Identifies and presents areas for innovation efficiency and improvement in patient care or unit operations using evidencebased practice literature.
- Seeks opportunities to identify selfdevelopment needs and expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development as a Occupational Therapist taking appropriate action. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an ongoing basis.
This job description is not intended to be allinclusive; 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.
- 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
- None
- OTTemp Temporary Occupational Therapist Registered State Licensure Compact license acceptable according to current Board requirements within 90 days OR
- OT Occupational Therapy State Licensure Compact license acceptable according to current Board requirements within 90 days AND
- BLS Basic Life Support (AHA)
- Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job determined through ongoing 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 coworkers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
- Competent assessment organizational and problemsolving skills as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components
- 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 coworkers
- Ability to function independently and exercise judgment in interactions with physicians interprofessional care team and patients and their families
- Possesses comprehensive 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
ONCALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be oncall 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 and one of Americas Best Hospitals. As a fullservice acutecare hospital located in the Texas Medical Center and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist it has evolved into one of the nations largest nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with a comprehensive residency program. Two of Houston Methodists primary academic affiliates are among the nations leading health care organizations: Weill Cornell Medicine and New YorkPresbyterian 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 8400 employees Houston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care for thousands of patients from around the world.
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.
Employment Type
Full Time
