Occupational Therapist IP II - PRN

Houston Methodist; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist seeks an Occupational Therapist II to evaluate and develop plans of care for a broad range of diagnoses and acuities. The OT II provides education to patients, family members, and caregivers, and collaborates with interprofessional team members to achieve identified patient goals, while ensuring safety and quality of care.

The OT II may act as a clinical resource, preceptor, and mentor, supporting quality metrics collection and process improvement initiatives within the

Qualifications

• Graduate of an education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s).
• Must have three years experience as an Occupational Therapist; or two years with a Doctorate; or completion of HM fellowship/residency.

Responsibilities

• Performs complete evaluations across a broad range of diagnoses and acuities.
• Provides education to patients, families and caregivers.
• Collaborates with the interprofessional care team to adjust treatment plans and discharge planning.
• Balances caseload to optimize patient care and outcomes.
• Oversees OT-related activities and mentors staff and students.

Skills

Interprofessional collaboration

Communication

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Safety adherence

Education

Accredited OT education program

Job description

Overview

Occupational Therapist (OT) II at Houston Methodist evaluates and develops the therapy plan of care for a broad range of diagnoses and acuities. This role may specialize in care for complex patient types through advanced training and education. As an experienced therapist, the OT II provides education to patients, family members, and caregivers, and collaborates with interprofessional team members to achieve identified patient goals. The OT II delivers patient care with adherence to safety standards and guidelines to ensure optimal patient safety and outcomes, and serves as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff, including other therapists and technicians. The OT II may act as a clinical resource to students and clinical fellows and assists with quality metrics collection, best practices development, and process improvement initiatives as designated.

Qualifications

Education

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

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; or completion of HM or comparable Occupational Therapy Fellowship/Residency program.

Licenses and Certifications

• BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and
• OT - Occupational Therapy - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; PSV Compact license acceptable according to current Board requirements within 90 days

Knowledge and Abilities

• 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 to perform essential functions, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, families, and co-workers with a customer service focus
• Strong assessment, organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Demonstrates increasing expertise and executes clinical skills for a particular patient population
• Exhibits strong interpersonal, teamwork and leadership skills with all levels of the healthcare team and delivers excellent customer service
• Ability to function independently and handle challenging therapy procedures and patient care situations
• Demonstrates sound judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team, and patients and families
• Possesses proficient computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems and standard rehabilitation equipment
• Demonstrates professional and technical competence in selecting and evaluating treatment plans for increasingly complex patient populations

Essential Functions

People Essential Functions

• Contributes to teamwork; offers assistance and responds to requests. Fosters healthy work relationships and guides the interprofessional care team when appropriate, applying feedback to improve patient outcomes.
• Uses therapeutic communication to establish relationships with patients, families, and the interprofessional care team; communicates pertinent patient care information clearly.
• Teaches and provides guidance to nursing and support staff; orients new team members and assists with precepting students and clinical fellows; supports department improvement efforts.

Service Essential Functions

• Performs complete evaluations across a broad range of diagnoses and acuities to identify level of function and determine the plan of care; provides service to complex patient populations.
• Provides education to patients and family members or caregivers; assesses comprehension and adapts teaching methods; serves as a resource to clinical fellows and nursing in teaching best practices.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to adjust treatment plans, progress, and discharge planning to achieve patient-specific goals; advocates for patients and families as needed.
• Balances caseload to optimize patient care and outcomes; contributes to department improvement in patient satisfaction through accountability and service standard adherence.

Quality/Safety Essential Functions

• Assesses patients regularly; monitors progress toward goals; modifies goals and plans as needed; addresses complications to optimize outcomes.
• Provides oversight of OT-related activities by the interprofessional team and adjusts plans to maintain safety and quality.
• Identifies opportunities for corrective action and contributes to process improvement; supports development of treatment protocols and best practices with documentation.

Finance Essential Functions

• Maintains accurate documentation of patient education and procedures; enters charges accurately.
• Uses resources efficiently, manages time, minimizes overtime, and meets labor productivity standards.

Growth/Innovation Essential Functions

• Initiates evidence-based practice and performance improvement projects; participates in department projects and hospital committees.
• Identifies opportunities for innovation and improvement in patient care or unit operations; assists in program development and clinical competencies.
• Seeks opportunities for self-development and career growth; maintains ongoing development plans.

Supplemental Requirements

Work Attire

• Uniform: No
• Scrubs: Yes
• Business professional: No
• Other (department approved): Yes

On-Call

• On Call: No

Travel

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area: No
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area: No