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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Registered Therapist IV in VERNON, Texas
Job/Position DescriptionWould you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on people's lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy hard workers who believe in the value of each other, teamwork and inclusivity? HSCS is dedicated to building a diverse community atmosphere where employees feel valued, supported and accepted while providing specialized care for Texans in need. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative and individualized care interest you, we welcome your application for the position below.The Registered Therapist IV performs highly advanced and complex (senior level) therapeutic rehabilitation activities and treatment. Coordinates therapeutic rehabilitation services and programs within the department. Can supervise and/or provide training to Registered Therapists and Rehabilitation Therapy Technicians in rehabilitation department. Provides and/or directs the provision of skilled therapy to individuals. Develops treatment protocols for specialty areas. Analyzes progress reports, provision of services by direct reports and instructs on modifications required. Develops in-service training programs. Works with departmental and hospital leadership to develop programming via performance improvement activities. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency's obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.This position may also be eligible to earn additional pay for work performed on maximum security locations. Essential Job FunctionsAttends work on a regular basis and may be asked to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.Plans, develops, implements and evaluates discipline specific therapy and activities. Develops treatment protocols for specialty areas. Provides consultation and collaboration among department, units, recovery teams and administration in order to establish an active rehabilitation department with patient goals/objectives based on recovery needs. 20%Performs therapy evaluations and assessments; formulates and develops goals and objectives; implements person centered, recovery oriented and trauma informed care. 15%Supervises, trains and evaluates rehabilitation technicians and registered therapists in the rehabilitation department. Develops in-service training programs. Monitors and audits documentation completed by direct reports on their assigned individuals' attendance and their response to treatment. Demonstrates respect, compassion, consideration and responsiveness to individual satisfaction and recovery team recommendations. Engages in quality assurance activities to ensure programming is meeting standards. 15%Establishes and maintains professional competencies through participation in Continuing Education programs relevant to their credentialed discipline or activities in order to provide the best level of care to individuals, as well as maintain their credential. 15%Participates in perform https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=600357 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.