Physical Therapy Resident
23 days ago
Sugar Land
At Houston Methodist, the Physical Therapy (PT) Resident position completes the planned program of post-professional clinical and didactic education provided by Houston Methodist (HM) for physical therapists, designed to significantly advance the physical therapist resident's preparation as a provider of patient care services in a specific area of specialty clinical practice (acute care, orthopedics and or sports). For this position, opportunities are combined for ongoing clinical supervision and mentoring with a theoretical basis for advanced practice and scientific inquiry. The PT Resident position performs patient management services including evaluation, treatment, and referral, supervises support personnel, and performs related duties such as participation in patient rounds, clinics, department performance improvement initiatives, and clinical education in accordance with state practice act, applicable regulations, and department policy, procedures and practices. This position demonstrates competence to adapt to work and customer service to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, safety and other developmental needs of patients served by the department. PEOPLE 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., • 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. (, • 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., • Uses resources efficiently and effectively. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively, minimizing incidental overtime, and prioritize daily tasks., • 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., • One year of experience preferred., • Clinical setting/internship experience in applicable area (i.e. sports, acute care) preferred LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED, • PT - Physical Therapist - State Licensure -- Compact Privileges granted by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners within 30 days AND, • BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) 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, • Ability to complete the Residency Program and demonstrate competencies within the program's planned curriculum and within the prescribed program timelines to remain a participant, • Demonstrates good communication and interpersonal skills, • Ability to work as a team member, • Has specialized knowledge and exceptional skills in areas of acute care, orthopedic and sports related injuries, as applicable WORK ATTIRE • Uniform Yes, • Scrubs Yes, • Business professional No, • May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is committed to leading medicine by delivering the Houston Methodist standard of unparalleled quality, safety, service and innovation to patients in Fort Bend County and surrounding areas. With more than 1,300 affiliated physicians and 2,900 employees, Houston Methodist Sugar Land offers access to the most innovative care available, including comprehensive cancer care; neuroscience and spine care; orthopedics and sports medicine; heart and vascular care; women’s services; childbirth center with level III NICU; bariatric and digestive care; and advanced imaging — all backed by our focus on healing people today and offering hope for tomorrow Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.