PT Clinical Specialist/Certified Hand Specialist

Bring your passion to THR so we are Better + Together.

Work location\: Sports Medicine Texas Health Arlington Memorial - South Arlington\: 4401 Park Springs Blvd Suite #1200, Arlington, TX 76017

Work hours\: Full-time (30hours)

Department Highlights

· Ongoing rotation through various patient types

· Joint Commission Certified Stroke Center of Excellence

· Strong clinical education program

· Experienced team

Here’s What You Need

Education

· Bachelor's Degree Completion of a Physical Therapy program required

Experience

· 2 years of experience required

· 1 Year clinical instructor for Physical Therapy professional students preferred

License and Certifications

· PT - Physical Therapist Texas Physical Therapy License Upon Hire required And

· CHT - Certified Hand Therapist Upon Hire required Or

· ABPTS - American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists Upon Hire required Or

· CNT - Certified Neonatal Therapist Upon Hire required And

· BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required

What You Will Do

• Performs age appropriate patient assessment and establishes plan of care

• Assesses and treats primary patient population with diagnosis/problems that fall under area of clinical specialization

• Obtains/verifies physician order for therapy and validates for appropriateness

• Reviews available medical records and obtains pertinent medical history from patient or family

• Ensures that patient has given informed consent to treatment

• Evaluates each patient using age and diagnosis appropriate assessment tests and measurements, including appropriate outcome assessment tool(s)

• Integrates assessment results to identify functional problems and prioritizes care needs with patient and family

• Sets appropriate, measurable, functional goals with time frames to address the identified problems including patient/family goals and preferences

• Determines plan for care, and/or appropriate therapeutic interventions to achieve stated goals

• Initiates therapy discharge planning in collaboration with care team and patient based on prognosis and expected discharge disposition

• Demonstrates competence in the performance of age appropriate patient assessment and individualizes care based on age specific needs

• Performs age appropriate patient treatment

• Treats primary patient population with diagnosis/problems that fall under area of clinical specialization

• Uses therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to patient age and desire for treatment

• Performs treatment procedures that are within the scope of the professional license

• Performs/delegates technical procedures appropriately and safely

• Utilizes a variety of treatment techniques to achieve goals, if necessary

• Determines patient response to treatment and evaluates progress (reassessment)

• Educates patient and family through instruction, demonstration, and/or appropriate handouts in treatment plan, safety issues, home programs/self-management and assistive equipment

• Maintains patient safety throughout treatment

• Communicates with physicians and other healthcare personnel as appropriate regarding patient care issues

• Demonstrates competence in the performance of age appropriate patient treatment and individualizes care based on age specific needs

• Motivates non-compliant or unmotivated patients to participate in therapy

• Demonstrates Professional accountability

• Utilizes available resources (equipment, support personnel, educational resources) to maximize efficiency and productivity and to meet personal developmental needs

• Participates in orientation and training of less experienced staff, students, volunteers, and observers

• Responsible for care provided under their direction, including that provided by licensed assistants and therapy technicians

• Attends and/or leads hospital, department, and community meetings / educational in-services

• Meets established productivity targets

• Represents department in a positive manner to hospital/system/community

• Completes assigned work within scheduled hours and offers assistance to others to ensure departmental work is accomplished

• Seeks assistance/supervision/consultation as needed and reports to supervisor any problems and/or solutions regarding delivery of patient care

• Willing to be cross-trained to treat any diagnosis or level of care

• Participates in continuous improvement activities and/or teams

• Demonstrates commitment to the maintenance of a clean, safe work environment that is compliant with departmental, hospital and regulatory agency requirements

• Works in partnership with peers, other disciplines, and departmental personnel

• As required, participates appropriately in departmental safety drills / emergency procedures 15%

• Performs Appropriate Documentation

• Documents all aspects of assessment, plan of care, and re-certifications in accordance with departmental, TJC, Medicare, and other applicable regulatory guidelines

• Documents all aspects of each treatment session in accordance with departmental, TJC, Medicare, and other applicable regulatory guidelines

• Obtains physician signature on all plans care and re-certifications, providing proof of all attempts to obtain signature such as documenting contacts in medical record and retaining fax cover letters

• Accurately submits patient charges and records procedures according to departmental policy

• Documents assessment of education needs, education provided, and patient understanding of education provided in accordance with departmental, TJC, Medicare, and other applicable regulatory guidelines

• Completes discharge summary for each patient in accordance with departmental, TJC, Medicare, and other applicable regulatory guidelines

• Completes all documentation within established time frame

• If appropriate, completes all required team documentation including intake process, plan of care, and discharge summary

• As appropriate / required, completes required outcome tools and any additional documentation for outpatients, acute stroke patients and for specialty units/programs (i.e. Lysholme, MDS, DRS, team staffing reports, etc.)

• Documents and reports unusual occurrences, on the job injuries, and medical device malfunction 20%

• Assists and teaches less experienced staff in area(s) of specialization

• Functions as a clinical instructor for professional students

• Develops and/or procures appropriate new or updated patient educational materials in area of specialization

• Develops or procures appropriate outcome tools in area(s) of specialization

• Implements and gathers performance data using selected outcomes tools in area(s) of specialization

• Assists in the development of a marketable outpatient program in area(s) of specialization

• Serves as a preceptor in orientation / assessment of clinical competence in area(s) of specialization

• Promotes departmental image, may make sales calls, and communicates pertinent information to all stakeholders related to area(s) of specialization

• May assist in development of capital budgets related to area of specialization

• Other Significant Activities in Addition to Job Responsibilities/Competencies

• Participates in strategies to meet business initiatives and unit/team, program, and department specific goals and targets

Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital, a 369-bed acute-care, full-service medical center has been serving Arlington and the surrounding communities since 1958. Hospital services include comprehensive cardiac care, women’s services, neurosciences, cancer services, orthopedics, emergency services and an advanced imaging center. Texas Health Arlington Memorial has over 1,600 employees, 250 volunteers and 630 physicians on its medical staff. We invite you to join us in furthering your career and our accomplishments and philosophy of excellence. For more information, visit TexasHealth.org/Arlington.

At Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture make Texas Health a great place to work.

Additional perks of being a Texas Health

Benefits include 401k, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Programs, as well as other benefits.
Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

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Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org.

PT Clinical Specialist/Certified Hand Specialist

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