All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

·         Benefits from Day One

·         Paid Days Off from Day One

·         Student Loan Repayment Program

·         Career Development

·         Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

·         Mental Health Resources and Support

·         Pet Insurance*

Our promise to you:

Joining Texas Health Huguley - AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. Texas Health Huguley - AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Texas Health Huguley- operates as a joint venture between Texas Health Resources and AdventHealth.

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Days

Location: 11801 South Fwy., Burleson, TX  76028

The community you’ll be caring for:

• Our care for patients extend to the spiritual level by praying with patients and families and providing on call, 24 hours, 7 days a week Chaplains for spiritual support.

• Award winning facility and departments including “Great Place to Work” by Becker’s Hospital Review and Gallup.
• Work with the latest technology and top experts including “Daisy Award” recipients while on our journey to Magnet status and Pathways designated.

·         Designated Emergency Center of Excellence recognizing our facility as a high-performing emergency department

• Located about 10 minutes from downtown Fort Worth and near TCU in the award-winning school district, Burleson ISD which also provides a low-cost of living.  

The role you’ll contribute:

The Therapy Coordinator completes both clinical and non-clinical skills and has oversight at the hospital clinical locations.  Therapists evaluate and treat individuals whose ability to perform daily life activities, perform functional tasks, communicate, and/or swallow is threatened or impaired by developmental deficits, the aging process, environmental deprivation, sensory impairment, physical injury or illness or psychological or social dysfunction.  The therapist utilizes interviews, subjective and objective testing, patient performance assessments and review of past records for evaluation of patient’s functional skills/status.  The therapist utilizes therapeutic goal directed activities, physical modalities, exercises, patient/family education/training and facilitation of adaptation and productivity to prevent, diminish, or correct dysfunctions and/or impairments or to develop, restore and/or maximize daily functional skills, communication, swallowing, and independence both while in the hospital and in preparation for the home and/or work environment.  In addition, the coordinator is responsible for planning, directing and evaluating inpatient or outpatient therapy departmental activities.  This role also focuses on ensuring the quality of service, the efficiency of operations, communication networking, staffing patterns, and product marketing.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

·         Performs direct patient care at a highly professional level and on a timely basis to meet the daily needs of the inpatient or outpatient schedules as assigned by the Manager.

·         Performs comprehensive evaluation and/or reevaluation which includes reviewing patient’s chart using accepted methods and appropriate evaluative tools.

·         Interprets test correctly and consults with patient, families, nursing, physician, and other appropriate resources in the development of the treatment plan as evidenced by chart documentation.

·         Develops realistic short term and long term goals.  Demonstrates creativity and skill in designing and implementing treatment programs to reach these goals.

·         Implements treatment program following rational frequency and duration in accordance with initial assessment and doctor’s orders to meet patient needs.  This shall be accomplished with no more than two incidents per year without valid reason.

·         Reviews medical records daily or more frequently as needed to gain information pertinent to occupational, physical, or speech therapy treatment.

·         Formally re-evaluates goals when goals need modification or when there is a change in patient’s medical status.

·         Instructs patient and/or family in appropriate home programs to address patient’s needs, and documents the rationale for these programs.

·         Recognizes a problem he/she is unable to handle alone with regard to both direct patent care and other departmental issues.  Elicits the assistance/expertise of appropriate personnel to resolve the situation.

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

Minimum qualifications:

·         Graduate from an accredited occupational therapy, physical therapy, or speech language pathology program at the Master’s or Doctorate level.

·         A minimum of three years professional experience with five or more years preferred.

·         At least one year in a supervisory position.

·         Must hold and keep current annually Texas Licensure as an Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, or Speech Language Pathologist.

Preferred qualifications: 

·         Advanced level degree is preferred, in either therapy discipline or management.

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About AdventHealth

At AdventHealth, Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ is our mission. It calls us to be His hands and feet in helping people feel whole. Our story is one of hope — one that strives to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Our more than 80,000 skilled and compassionate caregivers in hospitals, physician practices, outpatient clinics, urgent care centers, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies and hospice centers are committed to providing individualized, wholistic care.

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