Lead Rehabilitation Services (PT) - Pelvic Health

At Houston Methodist, the Lead Rehabilitation Services position is responsible for formal lead responsibilities generally for service line(s), daily operations of shift and/or multiple clinics, as well as functioning as a clinical expert therapist. This position performs patient assessments, develops a plan of care and corresponding treatments across a broad range of diagnoses and acuities or for a specialized service line. The Lead Rehabilitation Services position manages the collection of metrics, analyzes and reports on data, develops best practices, identifies, develops, and leads process and quality improvement initiatives. This position serves as a mentor and resource to all team members to help train and develop others and achieve optimum performance levels for the responsible service line, shift, and/or clinics assigned. The Lead Rehabilitation Services position conducts quality assurance audits of staff performance, provides feedback to management on staff performance and developmental needs, and has responsibility for and provides oversight of patient care delivered by assigned PTs, OTs, SLPs, PTAs, OTAs, and Technicians. This position serves as the liaison between management and staff for routine matters as the primary point of contact for the service line(s), shift, and/or clinics assigned, coordinating activities for the service line, shift and/or assigned clinics, participating in the expansion of services offered, business development, and research.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• PT - Physical Therapist - State Licensure
• PT-Temp - Physical Therapist Temporary - State Licensure
• OT - Occupational Therapy - State Licensure
• OT-Temp - Temporary Occupational Therapist - Registered - State Licensure
• SLP - Speech Language Pathologist - State Licensure
• SLP-Temp - Speech Language Pathologist - Temporary State Licensure
• BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA)

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERRED

• Specialty certification

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

• Demonstrates expertise and mastery of clinical skills and execution thereof in treatments provided and/or for a particular patient population

• 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

• 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

• Demonstrates excellent time/project management skills and ability to effectively coordinate efforts and outcomes for the assigned area

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

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

ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call 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 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.

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