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As an experienced Therapist, this position provides education to hand and upper extremity patients, patient's family members, and/or caregivers and collaborates with other health care professionals as needed for problem resolution and/or achievement of identified patient specific goals. As a member of the direct patient care team, the CHT position provides patient care directly and through delegation to Occupational or Physical Therapist Assistants (PTA) and Technicians and has responsibility for patient care delivered by assigned OTAs or PTAs and Technicians, delivering exceptional patient care with adherence to safety standards and guidelines to ensure optimal patient safety, customer service, and optimum patient outcomes. This position serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced hand and upper extremity staff to include other Occupational or Physical Therapists, assistants and technicians, and may act as a clinical instructor to OT or PT and OTA or PTA students, Residents, and Fellows.\n\nFLSA STATUSNon-exempt\nQUALIFICATIONS\nEDUCATION\n Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certificates, Licenses and Registrations section \nEXPERIENCE\n Completion of HM or comparable Occupational or Physical Therapy Residency program, or three years of experience as a Physical or Occupational Therapist \nLICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS\nRequired\n Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy state license and\nBLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and\nCHT - Certified Hand Therapist (HTCC) - Healthcare Technology Certification Commission _PSV \nSKILLS AND ABILITIES\nDemonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations \nSufficient 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 \nAbility 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 \nDemonstrates increasing expertise in treatments provided and/or for hand and upper extremity patient population \nAbility to work independently, capable of handling challenging/difficult therapy procedures and patient care situations; demonstrates sound judgment and executes above average clinical skills \nExhibits strong interpersonal, teamwork and leadership skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers \nPossesses proficient computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems and standard Rehabilitation equipment \nDemonstrates professional and technical competence in the selection, evaluation, utilization of treatment plans \nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS\nPEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS\nPromotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members of the hand and upper extremity patient care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner. \nServes as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced hand therapists (occupational or physical therapists), helping to advance their professional practice at HM. \nTeaches and provides guidance to Occupational or Physical Therapist Assistants, Technicians, and support staff. Assists with precepting students in clinical rotations and occupational or physical therapist residency or fellowship programs. May also serve as a clinical instructor. \nSERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS\nPerforms complete and comprehensive evaluation of patients across a broad range of hand and upper extremity diagnosis and acuities to identify patient’s level of function and to determine the treatment plan. Develops the plan of care based on evaluation findings, implementing the hand and upper extremity treatment plan. \nProvides education to patients, patient’s family members, and/or caregivers. Serves as resource to colleagues in teaching best therapy practice in hand and upper extremity rehabilitation. \nCollaborates and communicates with the healthcare team modifications to patient’s treatment plan, progress, and discharge planning for achievement of identified patient specific goals. \nQUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS\nAssesses hand and upper extremity patients regularly, monitoring progress towards treatment goals, modifying goals, plan or program as indicated. Recognizes complications/limitations associated with certain procedures and proactively addresses such for optimum outcomes. Collaborates and communicates with the healthcare team modifications to patient’s treatment plan, progress, and discharge planning. \nProactively identifies opportunities for corrective action and process improvement providing recommendations, and contributes to meeting departmental and hospital targets for quality and safety. \nProvides oversight of patient care provided by OTAs or PTA’s and Technicians, ensuring quality outcomes and the safety of the patient, adjusting activities as applicable. \nFINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS\nUses resources efficiently to maximize utilization of time and equipment. Meets labor standards by effectively managing established patient load assignments. \nMaintains accurate and complete documentation of patient education and procedures performed in a timely manner in the patient record. Enters charges for services provided as applicable. \nGROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS\nActively participates in departmental projects. Participates in HM related and approved hospital/community teaching opportunities, community services and/or functions. \nAssists higher level OTs or PTs with program development and/or clinical competencies. \nSeeks opportunities to advance and/or expand learning beyond basic competencies with a focus on continual development as a Certified Hand Therapist. \nSUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS\n WORK ATTIREUniform: No \nScrubs: Yes \nBusiness professional: No \nOther (department approved): Yes \nON-CALL*\n*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.\nOn Call* No \nTRAVEL**\n**Travel specifications may vary by department**\nMay require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes \nMay require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No \n\nWork Shift:\n1 - Day (United States of America)\n\nJob Category:\nClinical\n\nHouston Methodist Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 hospital in Texas and one of America’s “Best Hospitals.” As a full-service, acute-care hospital located in the Texas Medical Center and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist, it has evolved into one of the nation’s largest nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with a comprehensive residency program. Two of Houston Methodist’s primary academic affiliates are among the nation’s leading health care organizations: Weill Cornell Medicine and New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Houston Methodist also has affiliations with Texas A&M University and the University of Houston. 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