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Houston Methodist

<div>
 Come lead with us at Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital
 <br/>
 <br/>
 We are currently hiring for multiple positions in this role!  We have both full-time and part-time opportunities available across various shifts, including [day shift 7am &ndash; 7pm, night shift 7pm &ndash; 7am].  By applying to this requisition, you will be considered for current and future openings that match your skills and availability.  Candidates having qualifications that exceed the minimum job requirements will receive consideration for higher level roles given (1) their experience, (2) additional job requirements, and/or (3) business needs. Depending on education, experience, and skill level, a variety of job opportunities might be available, including [PCA, Unit Admin Assistant, PCA Specialist]. If you&rsquo;re looking for a rewarding opportunity with flexibility and a great company culture, we encourage you to apply today!
 <br/>
 <br/>
 At Houston Methodist, the Patient Care Assistant (PCA) position is responsible for functioning as novice to competent and demonstrates basic knowledge and skills necessary to communicate appropriately and carry out delegated nursing assistant level tasks for assigned age-specific, diverse patient population, assisting in the delivery of patient care and services under the supervision of a licensed nurse. This position conducts hourly rounding to ensure patient needs are met and records data established by policy and procedure, and reports observations and patient problems to the licensed nurse. The PCA 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 practices Patient and Family Centered Care in concert with Houston Methodist ICARE values.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  FLSA STATUS
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 Non-exempt
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  <strong>
   QUALIFICATIONS
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </strong>
 </strong>
 <strong>
  EDUCATION
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  <strong>
   EXPERIENCE
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </strong>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
  </li>
  <li>
   Must complete one of the following:
  </li>
  <li>
   PCA externship
  </li>
  <li>
   PCA internal internship
  </li>
  <li>
   Six months of direct patient care experience
  </li>
  <li>
   Enrolled in a school of nursing program with a completed first clinical rotation
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <strong>
  <strong>
   Required
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </strong>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  <strong>
   SKILLS AND ABILITIES
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </strong>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
  </li>
  <li>
   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
  </li>
  <li>
   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
  </li>
  <li>
   Performs basic patient care activities of daily living (ADL&rsquo;s) within unit specific defined limits and job scope, such as assistance with patient elimination, hygiene, comfort, safety, nutrition, and progress activity
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  <strong>
   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </strong>
 </strong>
 <strong>
  PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   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.
  </li>
  <li>
   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.
  </li>
  <li>
   Provides contributions towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e., peer-to-peer accountability.
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  <strong>
   SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </strong>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   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.
  </li>
  <li>
   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.
  </li>
  <li>
   Contributes towards improving department scores for patient satisfaction through peer-to-peer accountability, i.e., bedside shift handoff/report.
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  <strong>
   QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </strong>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   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.
  </li>
  <li>
   Provides appropriate hand-off at change of shift at patient bedside to communicate and collaborate, promoting patient-centered care.
  </li>
  <li>
   Conducts hourly rounding to ensure patient needs are met (four P&rsquo;s). Reports near misses and collaborates with the interprofessional health care team to improve patient safety.
  </li>
  <li>
   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.
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  <strong>
   FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </strong>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Assists with patient and staffing needs (floats) across the service line or hospital as competencies allow. Utilizes time between heavy workloads efficiently.
  </li>
  <li>
   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.
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  <strong>
   GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </strong>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Offers innovative solutions in performance improvement projects and shared governance activities.
  </li>
  <li>
   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.
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  <strong>
   SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </strong>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   WORK ATTIRE
  </li>
  <ul>
   <li>
    Uniform: No
   </li>
   <li>
    Scrubs: Yes
   </li>
   <li>
    Business professional: No
   </li>
   <li>
    Other (department approved): Yes
    <br/>
   </li>
  </ul>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  ON-CALL*
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
  </li>
  <li>
   On Call* No
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  TRAVEL**
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Travel specifications may vary by department**
  </li>
  <li>
   May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
  </li>
  <li>
   May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  <strong>
   Required
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </strong>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
</div>


Patient Care Assistant - Multiple Openings

<div>
 Come lead with us at Houston Methodist Hospital
 <br/>
 <br/>
 We are currently hiring for multiple positions in this role!  We have both full-time and part-time opportunities available across various shifts, including [day shift 7am &ndash; 7pm, night shift 7pm &ndash; 7am].  By applying to this requisition, you will be considered for current and future openings that match your skills and availability.  Candidates having qualifications that exceed the minimum job requirements will receive consideration for higher level roles given (1) their experience, (2) additional job requirements, and/or (3) business needs. Depending on education, experience, and skill level, a variety of job opportunities might be available, including [PCA, Unit Admin Assistant, PCA Specialist]. If you&rsquo;re looking for a rewarding opportunity with flexibility and a great company culture, we encourage you to apply today!
 <br/>
 <br/>
 At Houston Methodist, the Patient Care Assistant (PCA) position is responsible for functioning as novice to competent and demonstrates basic knowledge and skills necessary to communicate appropriately and carry out delegated nursing assistant level tasks for assigned age-specific, diverse patient population, assisting in the delivery of patient care and services under the supervision of a licensed nurse. This position conducts hourly rounding to ensure patient needs are met and records data established by policy and procedure, and reports observations and patient problems to the licensed nurse. The PCA 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 practices Patient and Family Centered Care in concert with Houston Methodist ICARE values.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  FLSA STATUS
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 Non-exempt
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  <strong>
   QUALIFICATIONS
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </strong>
 </strong>
 <strong>
  EDUCATION
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  <strong>
   EXPERIENCE
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </strong>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
  </li>
  <li>
   Must complete one of the following:
  </li>
  <li>
   PCA externship
  </li>
  <li>
   PCA internal internship
  </li>
  <li>
   Six months of direct patient care experience
  </li>
  <li>
   Enrolled in a school of nursing program with a completed first clinical rotation
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <strong>
  <strong>
   Required
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </strong>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  <strong>
   SKILLS AND ABILITIES
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </strong>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
  </li>
  <li>
   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
  </li>
  <li>
   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
  </li>
  <li>
   Performs basic patient care activities of daily living (ADL&rsquo;s) within unit specific defined limits and job scope, such as assistance with patient elimination, hygiene, comfort, safety, nutrition, and progress activity
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  <strong>
   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </strong>
 </strong>
 <strong>
  PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   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.
  </li>
  <li>
   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.
  </li>
  <li>
   Provides contributions towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e., peer-to-peer accountability.
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  <strong>
   SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </strong>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   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.
  </li>
  <li>
   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.
  </li>
  <li>
   Contributes towards improving department scores for patient satisfaction through peer-to-peer accountability, i.e., bedside shift handoff/report.
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  <strong>
   QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </strong>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   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.
  </li>
  <li>
   Provides appropriate hand-off at change of shift at patient bedside to communicate and collaborate, promoting patient-centered care.
  </li>
  <li>
   Conducts hourly rounding to ensure patient needs are met (four P&rsquo;s). Reports near misses and collaborates with the interprofessional health care team to improve patient safety.
  </li>
  <li>
   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.
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  <strong>
   FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </strong>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Assists with patient and staffing needs (floats) across the service line or hospital as competencies allow. Utilizes time between heavy workloads efficiently.
  </li>
  <li>
   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.
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  <strong>
   GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </strong>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Offers innovative solutions in performance improvement projects and shared governance activities.
  </li>
  <li>
   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.
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  <strong>
   SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </strong>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   WORK ATTIRE
  </li>
  <ul>
   <li>
    Uniform: No
   </li>
   <li>
    Scrubs: Yes
   </li>
   <li>
    Business professional: No
   </li>
   <li>
    Other (department approved): Yes
    <br/>
   </li>
  </ul>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  ON-CALL*
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
  </li>
  <li>
   On Call* No
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  TRAVEL**
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Travel specifications may vary by department**
  </li>
  <li>
   May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
  </li>
  <li>
   May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  <strong>
   Required
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </strong>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
</div>


Patient Care Assistant (PCA) – Multiple Openings

Texas Children's Hospital

<div>
 <strong>
  Job Description
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 We are searching for a Patient Care Assistant&mdash; someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will perform a variety of routine and specialized patient care activities, as assigned, under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN). Care will be delivered that incorporates Family Centered Care cost-effectively and is developmental and age-appropriate for the patient population.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 Think you&rsquo;ve got what it takes?
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  Job Duties &amp; Responsibilities
  <br/>
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Assist with the collection and documentation of patient/family data
  </li>
  <li>
   Obtains and documents vital signs (without the use of continuous physiologic monitors) and notifies professional of abnormal findings as evidenced by supervisory observation and review of medical records
  </li>
  <li>
   Provide high-quality, cost-effective patient care in collaboration with the RN and in conjunction with the patient/family
  </li>
  <li>
   Demonstrate ability to collaborate with multiple RNs in a professional manner to prioritize workload based on patient/family needs as evidenced by supervisory observation and verbal/written feedback
  </li>
  <li>
   Assist in identifying patient/family response to care provided
  </li>
  <li>
   Provide input to the RN for the development and ongoing modification of the plan of care, as evidenced by supervisory observation, verbal/written feedback, and review of the plan of care
  </li>
  <li>
   Maintain accountability for development of self and participates in development of others
  </li>
  <li>
   Demonstrate commitment to team, flexibility, professional interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills
  </li>
  <li>
   Participate in achieving hospital/unit goals
   <br/>
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <em>
  As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </em>
 <strong>
  Skills &amp; Requirements
  <br/>
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   H.S. Diploma or GED Required
  </li>
  <li>
   One of the following is required in addition to the high school diploma or GED:
  </li>
  <ul>
   <li>
    Completion of a formal nursing assistant educational program or certification (e.g.
   </li>
   <li>
    Diploma/Course/Certificate/associate degree/Etc. completed in a Certified Nurse Assistant, Medical Assistant, or similar clinical education program).
   </li>
   <li>
    Currently enrolled in a BSN degree program with one clinical rotation completed at hire.
   </li>
   <li>
    One (1) year of direct patient care experience.
    <br/>
    <br/>
    <br/>
   </li>
  </ul>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  About Us
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 Since 1954, Texas Children&rsquo;s has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades such as being consistently ranked as the best children&rsquo;s hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation by U.S. News &amp; World Report as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of this city&rsquo;s Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 Texas Children&rsquo;s comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Tower for pediatric research; Texas Children &rsquo; s Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children &rsquo; s Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; Texas Children &rsquo; s Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children &rsquo; s care for communities north of Houston; and Texas Children&rsquo;s Hospital North Austin, the new state-of-the-art facility providing world-class pediatric and maternal care to Austin and Central Texas families. We have also created Texas Children &rsquo; s Health Plan, the nation &rsquo; s first HMO focused on children; Texas Children &rsquo; s Pediatrics, the largest pediatric primary care network in the country; Texas Children &rsquo; s Urgent Care clinics that specialize in after-hours care tailored specifically for children; and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children &rsquo; s Hospital is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 To join our community of 15,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 Texas Children&rsquo;s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
</div>


Patient Care Assistant - ACHD

<div>
 <strong>
  Job Description
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 We are searching for a Patient Care Assistant for our Flex Team- someone who works well in a fast-paced hospital setting. In this position, you&rsquo;ll perform a variety of routine and specialized patient care activities, as assigned, under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN). Care will be delivered that incorporates Family Centered Care in a cost-effective manner and is developmental and age-appropriate for the patient population.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 Will float to EC, Acute Care, and Critical Care.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 Think you&rsquo;ve got what it takes?
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  Shifts available:
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 Nights 7p-7a
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  Requirements:
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 One of the following required addition to the high school diploma or GED
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Completion of a formal nursing assistant educational program or certification (e.g. Diploma/Course/Certificate/Associates Degree/etc. completed in a Certified Nurse Assistant, Medical Assistant, or similar clinical education program)
  </li>
  <li>
   Currently enrolled in a BSN degree program with one clinical rotation completed at the time of hire
  </li>
  <li>
   One (1) year of direct patient care experience
   <br/>
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <em>
  As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </em>
 <strong>
  Responsibilities:
  <br/>
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Assists with the collection and documentation of patient/family data
  </li>
  <li>
   Provides high-quality, cost-effective patient care in collaboration with the RN and in conjunction with the patient/family
  </li>
  <li>
   Assists in identifying patient/family response to care provided responsibilities
  </li>
  <li>
   Maintains accountability for development of self and participates in development of others
  </li>
  <li>
   Demonstrates commitment to team, flexibility, professional interpersonal communication, and customer service skills
  </li>
  <li>
   Participates in achieving hospital/unit goals.
   <br/>
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  About Us
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 Since 1954, Texas Children&rsquo;s has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades such as being consistently ranked as the best children&rsquo;s hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation by U.S. News &amp; World Report as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of this city&rsquo;s Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years.
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 Texas Children&rsquo;s comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Tower for pediatric research; Texas Children &rsquo; s Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children &rsquo; s Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; Texas Children &rsquo; s Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children &rsquo; s care for communities north of Houston; and Texas Children&rsquo;s Hospital North Austin, the new state-of-the-art facility providing world-class pediatric and maternal care to Austin and Central Texas families. We have also created Texas Children &rsquo; s Health Plan, the nation &rsquo; s first HMO focused on children; Texas Children &rsquo; s Pediatrics, the largest pediatric primary care network in the country; Texas Children &rsquo; s Urgent Care clinics that specialize in after-hours care tailored specifically for children; and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children &rsquo; s Hospital is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation.
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 To join our community of 15,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities.
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 Texas Children&rsquo;s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
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Patient Care Assistant - Flex Team

Pediatrix Medical Group

<div>Overview:
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The Patient Services Associate (PSA) is responsible for ensuring an excellent experience for patients and maintaining efficient front-office workflows. The Patient Services Associate interacts with patients by greeting and providing check-in prior to an appointment, collecting payments, communicating about waiting times, and supporting check-out activities. PSAs respond to patient calls and inquiries on a timely basis, schedule and coordinate patient appointments, complete insurance verification and update patient insurance information to support accurate billing and efficient payment for services. The Patient Services Associate prepares the daily clinic schedule, completes the prep chart for upcoming appointments, and supports the practice care team and staff deliver high-quality care to every patient, every day.
</div>Responsibilities:
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Patient Reception &amp; Check-In/Check-Out</b></div><ul><li>
Welcome patients and visitors in a professional, friendly manner.</li><li>
Register and check in patients; verify demographic and insurance information.</li><li>
Collect copayments and outstanding balances.</li><li>
Schedule follow-up appointments and provide visit summaries or referrals as needed</li></ul><div><b>
Scheduling &amp; Communication</b></div><ul><li>
Schedule new and follow-up appointments, including diagnostic testing according to clinical protocol.</li><li>
Confirm, reschedule, and communicate changes or delays promptly.</li><li>
Manage high-volume incoming calls using proper telephone etiquette.</li><li>
Record accurate messages and route inquiries to appropriate team members.</li><li>
Coordinate communication between patients, providers, and staff.</li></ul><div><b>
Insurance &amp; Billing Support</b></div><ul><li>
Review and update patient demographics and insurance information.</li><li>
Verify insurance eligibility and benefits prior to appointments.</li><li>
Obtain and document pre-authorizations and referrals as required.</li><li>
Communicate coverage issues or policy changes to patients before visits.</li><li>
Assist patients with insurance inquiries and time of service payment expectations.</li><li>
Maintain knowledge of insurance requirements, including managed care and government programs.</li></ul><div><b>
Administrative Support</b></div><ul><li>
Prepare daily clinic schedules and complete chart prep for upcoming appointments.</li><li>
Support office operations, including faxing, scanning and indexing documents into the patient&rsquo;s medical record.</li></ul><div><b>
Customer Service &amp; Compliance</b></div><ul><li>
Provide compassionate assistance and resolve patient concerns promptly.</li><li>
Ensure patient confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.</li><li>
Contribute to a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.</li></ul><br>
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Qualifications:<div></div><div><i><br>
Education:</i></div><ul><li>
High school diploma or general education degree (GED): or equivalent combination of education and experience.</li></ul><div><i>
Experience Industry:</i> Healthcare</div><div><i>
Experience:</i></div><ul><li>
2-3 years recent experience in a related position in medical office setting preferred</li><li>
Strong computer knowledge (Microsoft office) preferred</li><li>
Experience in coding, office billing, insurance and government payer regulations, and other third-party billing requirements (pertaining to services offered by the practice) preferred</li></ul><div><i>
Skills/Abilities:</i></div><ul><li>
Knowledge of medical terminology</li><li>
Superior customer service skills</li><li>
Excellent verbal and written communication</li><li>
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment</li><li>
Ability to work on multiple projects at one time</li><li>
Ability to work as a team player</li><li>
Ability to prioritize responsibilities and meet deadlines</li><li>
Ability to work in a high stress environment.</li></ul><br>
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Benefits and Compensation:
<div><b><i>
Take great care of the patient, every day and every way.TM </i></b>At Pediatrix &amp; Obstetrix, that&rsquo;s not only our motto at work each day; it&rsquo;s also how we view our employees and their families. We know that our greatest asset is YOU.</div><div></div><div><br>
We take pride in offering comprehensive benefits in a vast array of plans that fit your life and lifestyle, supporting your health and overall well-being. Benefits offered include, but are not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA and HSAs, as well as a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program. Some benefits are provided at no cost, while others require a cost share between employees and the company. Employees may also select voluntary plans and pay for these benefits through convenient payroll deductions. Our benefit programs are just one of the many ways Pediatrix &amp; Obstetrix helps our employees take care of themselves and their families.</div>
About Us:<div></div><div><br>
Pediatrix Medical Group is one of the nation&rsquo;s leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national, multispecialty medical group. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. The group&rsquo;s high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives.</div><div></div><div><i><br>
Please Note: Fraudulent job postings/job scams are becoming increasingly common. All genuine Pediatrix job postings can be found through the Pediatrix Careers site: </i><i>www.pediatrix.com/careers</i><i>.</i></div>
Pediatrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.</div></div>

Patient Services Associate

<div>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.
<div><b>FLSA STATUS</b><br>
Non-exempt<br>
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<b>QUALIFICATIONS</b><br>
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<b>EDUCATION</b><ul><li>
High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
</li></ul><br>
<b>EXPERIENCE</b><ul><li>
Eighteen months of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Patient Care Assistant (PCA) experience
</li><li>One year of secretarial/office, college/vocational training, or six months of internal cross-training within Houston Methodist
</li><li>Prior health care experience and/or medical terminology preferred
</li></ul><br>
<b>LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS</b><br>
<b>Required</b><ul><li>
BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association
</li></ul><br>
<b>SKILLS AND ABILITIES</b><ul><li>
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
</li><li>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
</li><li>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
</li><li>Performs basic patient care activities of daily living (ADL&rsquo;s) within unit specific defined limits and job scope, such as assistance with patient elimination, hygiene, comfort, safety, nutrition, and progress activity
</li><li>Ability to operate and troubleshoot equipment (fax, PC, printers, telephones, etc.)
</li>Proficient computer application skills<br>
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<b>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b><br>
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<b>PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b><ul><li>
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.
</li><li>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.
</li><li>Provides contributions towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e., peer-to-peer accountability.
</li></ul><br>
<b>SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b><ul><li>
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.
</li><li>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.
</li><li>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.
</li><li>Contributes towards improving department scores for patient satisfaction through peer-to-peer accountability, i.e., bedside shift handoff/report.
</li></ul><br>
<b>QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b><ul><li>
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.
</li><li>Provides appropriate hand-off at change of shift at patient bedside to communicate and collaborate, promoting patient-centered care.
</li><li>Conducts hourly rounding to ensure patient needs are met (four P&rsquo;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.
</li><li>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.
</li></ul><br>
<b>FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b><ul><li>
Assists with patient and staffing needs (floats) across the service line or hospital as competencies allow. Utilizes time between heavy workloads efficiently.
</li><li>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.
</li></ul><br>
<b>GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b><ul><li>
Offers innovative solutions in performance improvement projects and shared governance activities. Follows up on action items as necessary to ensure completion of assignments.
</li>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.<br>
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<b>SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS</b><br>
<ul><b>
WORK ATTIRE</b><li><ul><li>
Uniform: Yes
</li><li>Scrubs: Yes
</li><li>Business professional: No
</li><li>Other (department approved): Yes
</li></ul></li><br>
<b>ON-CALL*</b><br>
<li><ul><li><i>Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.</i></li></ul></li><li><ul><li>
On Call* No
</li></ul></li><br>
<b>TRAVEL**</b><br>
<i>**Travel specifications may vary by department**</i><li><ul><li>
May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
</li><li>May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
</li></ul></li></ul></div><b>QUALIFICATIONS</b><br>
<br>
<b>EDUCATION</b><ul><li>
High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
</li></ul><br>
<b>EXPERIENCE</b><ul><li>
Eighteen months of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Patient Care Assistant (PCA) experience
</li><li>One year of secretarial/office, college/vocational training, or six months of internal cross-training within Houston Methodist
</li><li>Prior health care experience and/or medical terminology preferred
</li></ul><br>
<b>LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS</b><br>
<b>Required</b>
BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association<br>
<ul><li>
</li></ul><br>
<p><b>Company Profile:</b></p><p>
Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital is a Magnet-recognized, not-for-profit, faith-based hospital that serves the growing Northwest Houston community. We are committed to providing quality, cost-effective health care in a compassionate environment for a full range of services, including emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics and sports medicine, comprehensive women&rsquo;s services, neurology and neurosurgery, oncology, and primary and general medicine.</p><p>
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</p></div>

PCA/Unit Administrative Assistant

Pivot Rehabilitation

<div><div><div><b>Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) &ndash; PRN | Houston, TX</b></div></div><div><div>
PIVOT Rehabilitation is hiring a Licensed <b>Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)</b> for a Full-Time home health physical therapy assistant job providing in-home physical therapy services to adult and senior patients in the <b>Central SW Houston corridor, TX and surrounding Fresno areas</b>.</div></div><div><div>
This home health PTA job is ideal for clinicians seeking flexible physical therapist assistant jobs in Dallas, autonomy in the field, and one-on-one patient care within the home health setting.</div></div><p></p><div><div><b>
Job Responsibilities</b></div></div><div><ul><li>Provide skilled home health physical therapy interventions under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist (PT)</li><li>Implement and carry out individualized Plans of Care (POC) developed and delegated by the supervising PT</li><li>Treat patients with orthopedic, neurological, cardiac, and post-surgical conditions</li><li>Administer therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance training, transfer training, and functional mobility activities</li><li>Apply manual therapy techniques and non-complex modalities including heat, cold, electrical stimulation, and other physician-ordered treatments</li><li>Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs (HEP), fall prevention, and safe mobility strategies</li><li>Monitor patient response to treatment and promptly report changes in condition to the supervising Physical Therapist</li><li>Complete accurate and timely electronic documentation in compliance with Medicare home health regulations</li><li>Follow infection control standards and home health safety protocols</li><li>Participate in QAPI and agency performance improvement initiatives</li></ul></div><div><div>
This PRN Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant job in Dallas \ Fort Worth, TX offers flexibility, field independence, and strong therapist collaboration.</div></div><p></p><div><div><b>
What We Offer You</b></div></div><div><ul><li>Competitive pay</li><li>Flexible PRN scheduling</li><li>Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans (for eligible employees)</li><li>Supplemental benefits (life insurance, disability, accident coverage)</li><li>401(k) with company match</li><li>Generous paid time off (Vacation/Sick/Holiday) for full-time positions</li><li>CEU reimbursement</li><li>Career growth and advancement opportunities</li><li>Supportive leadership and collaborative interdisciplinary team</li><li>Patient-centered home health model</li></ul></div><p></p><div><div><b>
Patient Population</b></div></div><div><ul><li>Adults and seniors in the home health setting</li><li>Post-hospital and post-surgical recovery patients</li><li>Orthopedic and joint replacement patients</li><li>Stroke and neurological diagnoses</li><li>Fall-risk patients requiring gait and balance training</li><li>Patients requiring mobility and transfer training</li></ul></div><p></p><div><div><b>
Job Details</b></div></div><div><div>
Employment Type: Full-Time<br>
Schedule: Monday - Friday<br>
Work Setting: Home Health / In-Home Physical Therapy<br>
Travel: Fresno, TX, and the local Houston Community.
</div></div><div><div><b>Qualifications</b></div></div><div><ul><li>Associate Degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program</li><li>Active Texas Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license</li><li>Home health physical therapy experience preferred (1+ year preferred)</li><li>Knowledge of Medicare home health documentation standards preferred</li><li>Current CPR certification</li><li>Strong communication, clinical judgment, and time-management skills</li><li>Valid Texas driver&rsquo;s license</li><li>Reliable transportation and current auto insurance</li></ul></div><p></p><div><div><b>
Why Work at PIVOT Rehabilitation</b></div></div><div><ul><li>Patient-focused home health therapy model</li><li>Flexible scheduling and clinical autonomy</li><li>Supportive leadership and interdisciplinary team</li><li>Ongoing professional development opportunities</li><li>Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits</li></ul></div><p></p><div><div><b>
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an excellent benefit plan, including 401K with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance plans, as well as a highly competitive compensation package.</b></div></div><div><div>
Please visit pivot-rehab.com/careers/ for more information.</div></div></div>

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Full Time Home Health - Houston Central SW Corridor

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