11 Physical Therapy jobs in Brownwood
Therapy - PT
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Client Name
Creative Solutions - Brownwood Nursing & Rehabilitation
Job Type
Travel
Offering
Allied
Profession
Therapy
Specialty
PT
Job ID
32922917
Job Title
Therapy - PT
Weekly Pay
$2086.0
Shift Details
Shift
8 Hour Days
Scheduled Hours
40
Job Order Details
Start Date
07/20/2025
End Date
10/18/2025
Duration
13 Week(s)
Job Description
Are you ready to take your Travel career to the next level? See places you have not seen before? Ventura's MedStaff tenured Recruiters are here to help you find your ideal contract; with over 50 years of combined experience. Markets have changed, but Ventura MedStaff has maintained a leader in the forefront of Therapy, Allied and Nursing opportunities. Our recruiters are here to help answer your questions and provide you with the most up to date information. Contracts run 8-13 weeks, with 36-40-hour guarantees, flexible start dates, and a mix of schedules. Contact one of our dedicated Recruiters to discuss more details.
Ventura MedStaff benefits represent the care and compassion we provide for our clients.
• Health, dental, vision, life, disability benefits and 401k
• Tax free stipends when applicable
• Gym discounts
• Weekly pay
• $50.00 referral bonus
Please apply or contract us at: or
Client Details
Address
101 Miller Dr
City
Brownwood
State
TX
Zip Code
76801
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*Pay ranges are calculated using gross pay and do not account for potential PTO requests or facility closures. Traveler Benefits: Weekly Stipends; 750 Referral Bonus; Medical, Dental, Vision; HSA & FSA Tax-Free Savings; Free Basic Life, Voluntary Life, and AD&D; Voluntary Short-Term and Long-Terms Disability; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); 300 Annually for CEUs; Competitive 401k; Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Critical Illness; State Leave and Disability; plus many other health and wellness perks!
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Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)
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Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)
We're seeking Physical Therapy Assistants looking for an opportunity to work with experienced Physical Therapists dedicated to their patients and their assistant's success. This is an opportunity to create a balance that allows you to jump-start your career in an environment that offers maximum support while also allowing you the flexibility to enjoy life. Join the team for a truly unique experience with great benefits, a dedicated clinical support team, and full flexibility!
- Location: Baytown, TX
- Pay Range: $54,000-$4,000+
- Position Type: Full Time / Part Time
Why work with Care Options for Kids?
- Provide home based services in a condensed geographic zone
- Employee Referral Program
- Unlimited opportunity for professional development
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k)
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Unlimited Continuing Education Opportunities via an online portal
- Industry-leading training
- Top Tier Company EHR
- Office Team Support for all Non-Clinical Needs Billing, Referrals, Scheduling Assistance, Provider Office Coordination, and much more
Qualifications:
- Meets the qualifications as established by APTA
- Licensed to practice Physical Therapy in state of occupancy
- Must hold an Associates degree in the field of Physical Therapy from an accredited program
- Current valid BLS CPR card
- Reliable transportation, valid driver's license and current auto liability insurance.
At Care Options for Kids, each clinician is supported and empowered to develop their clinical and leadership skills, and we are dedicated to cultivating its team and promoting within. Here at COFK, there are continuous opportunities for growth through company advancement, continuing education opportunities, or mentoring programs.
Scheduling is flexible, so each clinician can create a healthy work-life balance that meets their individual needs. We understand the importance of supporting our clinicians to provide the resources needed to provide the highest level of care. Our staff and therapists work in alignment toward the same goal of providing each child with the opportunity to live their best life.
If you are the best at what you do and are ready to work with an innovative, positive, and supportive organization, please contact us today.
Care Options for Kids is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
*Restrictions Apply
**Compensation is based on skillset, experience, and caseload
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54000.00 - 64000.00 / yearPhysical Therapy Assistant (PTA)
Posted 1 day ago
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Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)
We're seeking Physical Therapy Assistants looking for an opportunity to work with experienced Physical Therapists dedicated to their patients and their assistant's success. This is an opportunity to create a balance that allows you to jump-start your career in an environment that offers maximum support while also allowing you the flexibility to enjoy life. Join the team for a truly unique experience with great benefits, a dedicated clinical support team, and full flexibility!
- Location: Baytown, TX
- Pay Range: $54,000-$4,000+
- Position Type: Full Time / Part Time
Why work with Care Options for Kids?
- Provide home based services in a condensed geographic zone
- Employee Referral Program
- Unlimited opportunity for professional development
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k)
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Unlimited Continuing Education Opportunities via an online portal
- Industry-leading training
- Top Tier Company EHR
- Office Team Support for all Non-Clinical Needs Billing, Referrals, Scheduling Assistance, Provider Office Coordination, and much more
Qualifications:
- Meets the qualifications as established by APTA
- Licensed to practice Physical Therapy in state of occupancy
- Must hold an Associates degree in the field of Physical Therapy from an accredited program
- Current valid BLS CPR card
- Reliable transportation, valid driver's license and current auto liability insurance.
At Care Options for Kids, each clinician is supported and empowered to develop their clinical and leadership skills, and we are dedicated to cultivating its team and promoting within. Here at COFK, there are continuous opportunities for growth through company advancement, continuing education opportunities, or mentoring programs.
Scheduling is flexible, so each clinician can create a healthy work-life balance that meets their individual needs. We understand the importance of supporting our clinicians to provide the resources needed to provide the highest level of care. Our staff and therapists work in alignment toward the same goal of providing each child with the opportunity to live their best life.
If you are the best at what you do and are ready to work with an innovative, positive, and supportive organization, please contact us today.
Care Options for Kids is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
*Restrictions Apply
**Compensation is based on skillset, experience, and caseload
#APPTHHOU
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54000.00 - 64000.00 / yearPhysical Therapy Assistant - Program Manager

Posted 9 days ago
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**Great Work/life Balance and Flexibility of hours**
**Full-time and Part time Opportunities Available**
**Location: Waterford at Baytown, Baytown, TX**
**Setting:** Assisted Living, Independent Living, Outpatient,
Lovely Community - Work with higher functioning residents
**Schedule:** Monday to Friday, No Weekends, No Evenings
If you're customer focused, great at developing relationships, and brimming with ambition, **this position is right for you!**
With a **Program Manager Outpatient** career, you get the best of both worlds: the chance to improve the lives of seniors while developing your leadership skills as the "go to person" on the team for the customer, resident, and staff.
**Aegis Therapies** , one of the nation's leading providers of contract rehabilitation and wellness services, is hiring a **Program Manager** to join our supportive team and reap the benefits of some of the best career advantages in the industry.
**Why Aegis Therapies:**
+ **Career Growth & Development:** We invest in your future with specialized, ongoing training, career advancement opportunities and the strongest clinical support in the industry.
+ **Flexibility - Redefining Work-life Balance:** We offer you the opportunity to maintain flexibility and a healthy work-life balance, so you never have to choose between your career and the things that make life worth living.
+ **Impactful Work:** Make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients.
+ **Supportive Environment:** Collaborate with teams that value your expertise and dedication.
**Benefits:**
+ Support, local clinical mentorship, clinical education and unlimited CEUs
+ Create your own career path: clinically, management, etc.
+ Flexible schedule, paid time off, plus one paid CEU day
+ Licensure and professional membership reimbursement
+ Interdisciplinary collaboration for providing the best patient care
+ Medical, dental, vision within 30 days or less
+ National opportunity to transfer while maintaining employment status
+ Multiple settings nationwide: CCRC, SNF, Assisted Living, Outpatient Clinics, Home Health
+ New Grads Welcomed!
+ And much more
**Qualifications:**
+ Current license or ability to obtain as a Therapist/Assistant in the state of practice
+ Must meet Clinical Competency requirements
+ Current CPR certification, preferred
As a lead in the building, the **Program Manager** will treat patients while getting leadership experience with administrative tasks, such as scheduling and serving as a liaison for Area Manager.
If you love to make a difference in people's lives and have big goals for yourself, apply today.
EEO Statement: Aegis Therapies and its Family of Companies is committed to a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For detailed information on your rights, Click Here ( OR .
Travel therapy - physical therapist
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Physical Therapist
~ Discipline: Therapy
~ Start Date: ASAP
~ Shift: 8 hours, days
~ Employment Type: Travel
We are seeking a Physical Therapist for a travel assignment in Brownwood Texas.
Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Physical Therapist-Brownwood in Texas
In the fast-paced, highly competitive industry that is healthcare, you need a partner who works for and with you. Our goal is to give gold standard customer care by enhancing the recruiter - traveler partnership with a high level of integrity and fun while supporting the experience you want to have throughout your travel career.
Our recruiters can help you evaluate the best healthcare jobs offered nationwide by uncovering your ideal career path and providing as much information as possible to assist in making the best decision for you in a no pressure atmosphere.
Long or short term contracts available nationwide
~ Top 10 agency per recent traveler surveys
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Patient Care Technician-PRN
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Our hospital provides high-quality care that transforms the lives of those living with disabling injuries and illnesses. We distinguish ourselves through our commitment to excellence, to our patients, to our employees, and to the communities we serve.
The Patient Care Technician , working under the direct supervision of Registered Nurse, is primarily responsible for providing direct, non-invasive bedside care to patients. This position must integrate company values into daily practice.
Essential Functions:
- Prioritizes and delivers basic patient care, including bathing, toileting, feeding, grooming, etc. Performs and documents vital signs, measures and records intake and output, weights, specimen collections, etc. Transfers patients utilizing proper body mechanics and safe patient handling techniques.
- Reports any changes observed in condition or behavior of patient to appropriate nursing personnel.
- Assists in preparing unit, patient rooms, and patient beds for receiving patient admissions. Maintains bed and room in a clean, neat, safe, and comfortable manner. Removes supplies and equipment not in use; placing furnishings and equipment out of the path in order to provide a safe, neat, and organized area.
- Adheres to patient rounding expectations and standards.
- Assists in maintaining a physical, social, and psychological environment conducive to providing maximal patient comfort and optimizing healing.
- Promptly and appropriately responds to patient and family calls and requests.
- Appropriately designates applicable charges to individual patients using hospital's established system.
- May be required to work during inclement weather and other staffing emergencies.
- Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and staff. Assesses environmental risks for safety and implements appropriate precautions. Complies with appropriate and approved safety and Infection Prevention standards.
- Maintains regular attendance in keeping with assigned work schedule.
- Performs other duties as assigned to support overall effectiveness of the organization.
Minimum Education & Experience :
- High school diploma or GED equivalent strongly preferred.
- 2 years of experience in inpatient hospital setting preferred.
- Current BLS required.
- Knowledge of current clinical operations and procedures.
- Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate Infection Prevention and proper body mechanics.
- Demonstrates general computer skills including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.
- Demonstrates critical thinking skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and complete complex tasks.
- Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection prevention standards.
- Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
- Ability to work closely and professionally with others at all levels of the organization.
- A significant amount of standing, walking, bending, reaching, carrying, lifting, pushing, and pulling, often for prolonged periods of time.
- Both gross and precise motor functions.
- Lifting/exerting of up to 50 lbs.
- Possible exposure to bodily fluids.
- Visual acuity required for patient assessment and documentation of care.
- Acute hearing required for accurate patient assessment.
- Sufficient manual dexterity to operate equipment and computer keyboard.
- Close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Patient Care Assistant Flex Nights
Posted 2 days ago
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The flex option commitment accompanies this job description.
**PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Promotes a positive work environment with the interprofessional care team. Participates in teamwork by responding positively to requests for assistance. Works well with others to make contributions to the work effort as a whole and facilitates problem resolution.
+ Interacts with peers, staff, and physicians in a supportive and respectful manner. Encourages open communication to achieve mutual understanding. Communication to promote both work efforts and problem resolution is clear and professional. Collaborates with all members of the interprofessional team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information in a clear and timely manner.
+ Provides contributions towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e., peer-to-peer accountability.
**SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Follows the patient and family-centered care standards and provides direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse. Documents, where applicable, care administered, diagnostic measurements, treatments and procedures in accordance with established policies and procedures. Responds to the call light system, contacting nursing personnel as appropriate, and follows through with meeting patient needs.
+ Assists with maintaining, cleaning, and stocking of equipment and supplies as established on assigned unit. May serve as an in-house courier which may include retrieving blood, hand delivering labs, tele boxes, etc. Organizes the workflow, problem-solves basic and routine matters, and manages multiple ongoing priorities, seeking guidance and assistance from preceptor, licensed nurse, or management.
+ Contributes towards improving department scores for patient satisfaction through peer-to-peer accountability, i.e., bedside shift handoff/report.
**QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Reports observations, conditions and problems of patients to licensed personnel to achieve desired patient outcomes. Provides for the privacy of patients and families, keeping the safety of the patient in mind.
+ Provides appropriate hand-off at change of shift at patient bedside to communicate and collaborate, promoting patient-centered care.
+ Conducts hourly rounding to ensure patient needs are met (four P's). Reports near misses and collaborates with the interprofessional health care team to improve patient safety.
+ Contributes towards improving quality and safety scores, through peer-to-peer accountability. Supports initiatives to prevent conditions such as pressure injuries, patient falls, and hospital-acquired infections.
**FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Assists with patient and staffing needs (floats) across the service line or hospital as competencies allow. Utilizes time between heavy workloads efficiently.
+ Utilizes resources with cost effectiveness and value creation in mind. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime, assisting coworkers as needed.
**GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Offers innovative solutions in performance improvement projects and shared governance activities.
+ Seeks opportunities to identify self-development needs on knowledge base, skill level and decision-making, as necessary, especially in areas of question, from preceptor and assigned licensed personnel and takes appropriate action. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
**EDUCATION**
+ High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
**WORK EXPERIENCE**
+ Two years of experience as a Patient Care Assistant/Nursing Assistant
**LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED**
+ BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA) **AND**
+ CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - State Licensure -- For Skilled Nursing Facility(SNF)/Rehab departments only: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) **AND**
+ NVCRISIS - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) within 6 months
**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
+ Performs basic patient care activities of daily living (ADL's) within unit specific defined limits and job scope, such as assistance with patient elimination, hygiene, comfort, safety, nutrition, and progress activity
**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 Baytown Hospital brings the expertise and latest technology of Houston Methodist to Baytown and surrounding counties. The skilled and compassionate physicians, nurses and staff provide unsurpassed medical care in a close-to-home, state-of-the-art facility. Houston Methodist Baytown is committed to meeting the needs of its growing community through the ongoing facilities master plan expansion project, which includes a new, expanded emergency department, a five-story patient tower, outpatient center, renovated Cancer Center, neonatal intensive care unit and the addition of technologically advanced operating rooms.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Patient Care Tech - Med/Tele - Brownwood
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Patient Care Techs provide personal care, health-related services, and assist with activities of daily living. Patient Care Techs function under the direction, instruction, and supervision of nursing staff. Patient Care Techs have a professional obli Patient Care, Tech, Patient, Healthcare
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Patient Care Assistant Med/Surg Infectious Disease Days
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**PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Promotes a positive work environment with the interprofessional care team. Participates in teamwork by responding positively to requests for assistance. Works well with others to make contributions to the work effort as a whole and facilitates problem resolution.
+ Interacts with peers, staff, and physicians in a supportive and respectful manner. Encourages open communication to achieve mutual understanding. Communication to promote both work efforts and problem resolution is clear and professional. Collaborates with all members of the interprofessional team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information in a clear and timely manner.
+ Provides contributions towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e., peer-to-peer accountability.
**SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Follows the patient and family-centered care standards and provides direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse. Documents, where applicable, care administered, diagnostic measurements, treatments and procedures in accordance with established policies and procedures. Responds to the call light system, contacting nursing personnel as appropriate, and follows through with meeting patient needs.
+ Assists with maintaining, cleaning, and stocking of equipment and supplies as established on assigned unit. May serve as an in-house courier which may include retrieving blood, hand delivering labs, tele boxes, etc. Organizes the workflow, problem-solves basic and routine matters, and manages multiple ongoing priorities, seeking guidance and assistance from preceptor, licensed nurse, or management.
+ Contributes towards improving department scores for patient satisfaction through peer-to-peer accountability, i.e., bedside shift handoff/report.
**QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Reports observations, conditions and problems of patients to licensed personnel to achieve desired patient outcomes. Provides for the privacy of patients and families, keeping the safety of the patient in mind.
+ Provides appropriate hand-off at change of shift at patient bedside to communicate and collaborate, promoting patient-centered care.
+ Conducts hourly rounding to ensure patient needs are met (four P's). Reports near misses and collaborates with the interprofessional health care team to improve patient safety.
+ Contributes towards improving quality and safety scores, through peer-to-peer accountability. Supports initiatives to prevent conditions such as pressure injuries, patient falls, and hospital-acquired infections.
**FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Assists with patient and staffing needs (floats) across the service line or hospital as competencies allow. Utilizes time between heavy workloads efficiently.
+ Utilizes resources with cost effectiveness and value creation in mind. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime, assisting coworkers as needed.
**GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Offers innovative solutions in performance improvement projects and shared governance activities.
+ Seeks opportunities to identify self-development needs on knowledge base, skill level and decision-making, as necessary, especially in areas of question, from preceptor and assigned licensed personnel and takes appropriate action. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
**EDUCATION**
+ High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
**WORK EXPERIENCE**
+ Must complete one of the following:
+ ? PCA externship
+ ? PCA internal internship
+ ? Six months of direct patient care experience
+ ? Enrolled in a school of nursing program with a completed first clinical rotation
**LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED**
+ 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
+ Performs basic patient care activities of daily living (ADL's) within unit specific defined limits and job scope, such as assistance with patient elimination, hygiene, comfort, safety, nutrition, and progress activity
**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 Baytown Hospital brings the expertise and latest technology of Houston Methodist to Baytown and surrounding counties. The skilled and compassionate physicians, nurses and staff provide unsurpassed medical care in a close-to-home, state-of-the-art facility. Houston Methodist Baytown is committed to meeting the needs of its growing community through the ongoing facilities master plan expansion project, which includes a new, expanded emergency department, a five-story patient tower, outpatient center, renovated Cancer Center, neonatal intensive care unit and the addition of technologically advanced operating rooms.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Patient Care Assistant - Med/Surg Infectious Disease Nights
Posted 2 days ago
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**PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Promotes a positive work environment with the interprofessional care team. Participates in teamwork by responding positively to requests for assistance. Works well with others to make contributions to the work effort as a whole and facilitates problem resolution.
+ Interacts with peers, staff, and physicians in a supportive and respectful manner. Encourages open communication to achieve mutual understanding. Communication to promote both work efforts and problem resolution is clear and professional. Collaborates with all members of the interprofessional team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information in a clear and timely manner.
+ Conducts self in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity, equity, and inclusion principles. Provides contributions towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e., peer-to-peer accountability.
**SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Follows the patient and family-centered care standards and provides direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse. Documents, where applicable, care administered, diagnostic measurements, treatments, and procedures in accordance with established policies and procedures and cultural diversity and inclusion principles. Responds to the call light system, contacting nursing personnel as appropriate, and follows through with meeting patient needs.
+ Assists with maintaining, cleaning, and stocking of equipment and supplies as established on assigned unit. May serve as an in-house courier which may include retrieving blood, hand delivering labs, tele boxes, etc. Organizes the workflow, problem-solves basic and routine matters, and manages multiple ongoing priorities, seeking guidance and assistance from preceptor, licensed nurse, or management.
+ Contributes towards improving department scores for patient satisfaction through peer-to-peer accountability, i.e., bedside shift handoff/report.
**QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Reports observations, conditions and problems of patients to licensed personnel to achieve desired patient outcomes. Provides for the privacy of patients and families, keeping the safety of the patient in mind.
+ Provides appropriate hand-off at change of shift at patient bedside to communicate and collaborate, promoting patient-centered care.
+ Conducts hourly rounding to ensure patient needs are met (four P's). Reports near misses and collaborates with the interprofessional health care team to improve patient safety.
+ Contributes towards improving quality and safety scores, through peer-to-peer accountability. Supports initiatives to prevent conditions such as pressure injuries, patient falls, and hospital-acquired infections.
**FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Assists with patient and staffing needs (floats) across the service line or hospital as competencies allow. Utilizes time between heavy workloads efficiently.
+ Utilizes resources with cost effectiveness and value creation in mind. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime, assisting coworkers as needed.
**GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Offers innovative solutions in performance improvement projects and shared governance activities.
+ Seeks opportunities to identify self-development needs on knowledge base, skill level and decision-making, as necessary, especially in areas of question, from preceptor and assigned licensed personnel and takes appropriate action. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
**EDUCATION**
+ High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
**WORK EXPERIENCE**
+ Must complete one of the following:
+ ? PCA externship
+ ? PCA internal internship
+ ? Six months of direct patient care experience
+ ? Enrolled in a school of nursing program with a completed first clinical rotation
**LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED**
+ BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA) **AND**
+ CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - State Licensure -- For Skilled Nursing Facility(SNF)/Rehab departments only
**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
+ Performs basic patient care activities of daily living (ADL's) within unit specific defined limits and job scope, such as assistance with patient elimination, hygiene, comfort, safety, nutrition, and progress activity
**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 Baytown Hospital brings the expertise and latest technology of Houston Methodist to Baytown and surrounding counties. The skilled and compassionate physicians, nurses and staff provide unsurpassed medical care in a close-to-home, state-of-the-art facility. Houston Methodist Baytown is committed to meeting the needs of its growing community through the ongoing facilities master plan expansion project, which includes a new, expanded emergency department, a five-story patient tower, outpatient center, renovated Cancer Center, neonatal intensive care unit and the addition of technologically advanced operating rooms.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Patient Care Assistant/Unit Admin Assistant Emergency Department Full Time (Nights)
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At Houston Methodist, the Patient Care Assistant/Unit Administrative Assistant (PCA/UAA) position is responsible for performing key functions that support the interprofessional team in delivering high quality, cost-effective care. The PCA/UAA position demonstrates basic knowledge and skills necessary to communicate appropriately and carry out delegated nursing assistant level tasks for assigned patient populations, assisting in the delivery of patient care and services under the supervision of a licensed nurse. This position performs basic patient care activities of daily living (ADL's) within unit-specific defined limits and job scope, such as assistance with patient elimination, hygiene, comfort, safety, nutrition, and progress activity and maintains competency requirements for computer medical terminology and other job-related functions, while practicing Patient and Family Centered Care in concert with Houston Methodist ICARE values: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. The PCA/UAA position assists with calls to physicians and their office, bed management, transfer services or other floors, coordinating with Operations Administrator as needed, answering incoming telephone calls for the unit and transfers as appropriate.
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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Answers incoming telephone calls for the unit and transfers as appropriate. Facilitates and supports effective throughput with timely communication. Greets patients and visitors to the unit, assisting with directions, information and guidance. Works well with others to make contributions to the work effort as a whole and facilitates problem resolution, responding positively to requests for assistance.
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Interacts with peers, staff, and physicians in a supportive and respectful manner. Encourages open communication to achieve mutual understanding. Communication to promote both work efforts and problem resolution is clear and professional. Collaborates with all members of the interprofessional team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information in a clear and timely manner.
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Provides contributions towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e., peer-to-peer accountability.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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Follows the patient and family-centered care standards and provides direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse. Documents, where applicable, care administered, diagnostic measurements, treatments and procedures in accordance with established policies and procedures. Responds to the call light system, contacting nursing personnel as appropriate, and follows through with meeting patient needs.
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Pull/prints daily reports per unit standard, which may include daily shift report, charge nurse reports, handoff reports and/or My Daily Care Plan. Assists with calls to physicians and their office, bed management, transfer services or other floors, coordinating with Operations Administrator as needed. Organizes the unit workflow, paperwork as needed, proactively problem-solves, anticipating needs, and managing multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision.
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Coordinates the requests to Facilities Management and Biomed regarding department needs or broken equipment. Rounds through the unit, per unit expectations, to check for environmental or equipment needs, and other assistance that may be needed. Serves as an in-house courier which may include retrieving blood, hand-delivering labs, tele boxes, etc.
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Contributes towards improving department scores for patient satisfaction through peer-to-peer accountability, i.e., bedside shift handoff/report.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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Reports observations, conditions and problems of patients to licensed personnel to achieve desired patient outcomes. Provides for the privacy of patients and families, keeping the safety of the patient in mind.
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Provides appropriate hand-off at change of shift at patient bedside to communicate and collaborate, promoting patient-centered care.
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Conducts hourly rounding to ensure patient needs are met (four P's). Monitors and addresses noise level of unit to improve or impact patient satisfaction. Responds to patient calls promptly. Reports near misses and collaborates with the interprofessional health care team to improve patient safety. Reports near misses and collaborates with the interprofessional health care team to improve patient safety.
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Contributes towards improving quality and safety scores, through peer-to-peer accountability. Supports initiatives to prevent conditions such as pressure injuries, patient falls, and hospital-acquired infections.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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Assists with patient and staffing needs (floats) across the service line or hospital as competencies allow. Utilizes time between heavy workloads efficiently.
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Utilizes resources with cost effectiveness and value creation in mind. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime, assisting coworkers as needed.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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Offers innovative solutions in performance improvement projects and shared governance activities. Follows up on action items as necessary to ensure completion of assignments.
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Seeks opportunities to identify self-development needs on knowledge base, skill level and decision-making, as necessary, especially in areas of question, from preceptor and assigned licensed personnel and takes appropriate action. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
EDUCATION
- High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
WORK EXPERIENCE
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Eighteen months of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Patient Care Assistant (PCA) experience
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One year of secretarial/office, college/vocational training, or six months of internal cross-training within Houston Methodist
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Prior health care experience and/or medical terminology preferred
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED
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BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA) AND
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CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - State Licensure -- For Skilled Nursing Facility(SNF)/Rehab departments only
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
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Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
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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
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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
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Performs basic patient care activities of daily living (ADL's) within unit specific defined limits and job scope, such as assistance with patient elimination, hygiene, comfort, safety, nutrition, and progress activity
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Ability to operate and troubleshoot equipment (fax, PC, printers, telephones, etc.)
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Proficient computer application skills
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
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Uniform Yes
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Scrubs Yes
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Business professional No
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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
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May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
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May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital brings the expertise and latest technology of Houston Methodist to Baytown and surrounding counties. The skilled and compassionate physicians, nurses and staff provide unsurpassed medical care in a close-to-home, state-of-the-art facility. Houston Methodist Baytown is committed to meeting the needs of its growing community through the ongoing facilities master plan expansion project, which includes a new, expanded emergency department, a five-story patient tower, outpatient center, renovated Cancer Center, neonatal intensive care unit and the addition of technologically advanced operating rooms.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.