Neuro Sr Physical Therapist
At Houston Methodist, the Senior Physical Therapist (Sr PT) position is responsible for formal duties for a service line, shift and/or multiple clinics as well as functioning as a clinical expert. This position performs patient assessments, development of plan of care, and corresponding treatments across a broad range of diagnoses and acuities or for a specialized service line. The Sr PT position manages the collection of metrics, analyzes, and reports on data and develops best practices, identifies and leads process and quality improvement initiatives. This position serves as a mentor and resource to all team members utilizing skills and knowledge to help train and develop others and achieve optimum performance levels for responsible service line, shift, and/or clinics assigned. The Sr PT position conducts quality assurance audits of staff performance, provides feedback to management on staff performance and identifies developmental needs and has responsibility for and provides oversight of patient care delivered by assigned PTs, to ensure optimal patient safety and customer service. This position serves as the liaison between management and staff for routine matters as the primary point of contact for the service line, shift, and/or clinics assigned and coordinates the activities for the service line, shift and/or assigned clinics, participating in expansion of services offered, business development, and research.
FLSA STATUS
Non-exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
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 Five years as a Physical Therapist; or four years of experience as a Physical Therapist with a specialty certification
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required PT - Physical Therapist - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV within 90 days and
BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association
Preferred Specialty certification highly preferred
KNOWLEDGE 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
Ability to work independently, capable of handling challenging/difficult therapy procedures and patient care situations; demonstrates sound judgment
Ability to coach and develop strong interpersonal, teamwork, and leadership skills with all levels of the healthcare team
Exhibits excellent delivery of customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers; demonstrates ability to establish and maintain highly effective professional relationships with physicians
Ability to function independently, capable of handling challenging/difficult therapy procedures and patient care situations
Demonstrates excellent time/project management skills and ability to effectively coordinate efforts and outcomes for the assigned area
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 populations
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Leads a positive work environment and team to be a dynamic, focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results. Establishes and maintains professional relationships, trust and credibility with all on…