Memorial Hermann Health System Jobs (7)

Description

Minimum Qualifications

Physician Assistant

Education : Graduate of a nationally accredited Physician Assistant program; Masters strongly preferred

Licenses / Certifications :

• Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Inc.
• Licensed by the Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners
• Eligibility for DEA licensure
• Basic Cardiac Life Certification or Advanced Cardiac Life Certification)

Experience / Knowledge / Skills :

• Two (2) years clinical experience preferred in area of intended practice
• First Assist and / or EVD experience preferred
• Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions;

delivers on our brand promise of we advance health through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion and results while ensuring one Memorial Hermann.

Principal Accountabilities

• Provides health promotion and the assessment, diagnosis, and management of patient problems which includes the use and prescription of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic intervention, assessment, triage, and therapeutic management of patient / family needs throughout the disease process and across the health wellness-illness continuum as an integral part of an interdisciplinary team, according to the age / needs of the patient population served.
• For prescriptive authority, APRN or PA acts under the delegation of a supervising physician, maintaining an active Prescriptive Authority agreement in accordance with regulations and policy.
• Practices within approved protocols, guidelines, and clinical pathways and evidence based medicine.
• Transitions between inpatient / outpatient.
• Directs and evaluates throughput; delegates or provides backup assistance including triage.
• Ability to float, round to multiple facilities and / or take call (first call).
• External Ventricular Drain (EVD) Insertion (Mischer Neurosciences only).
• Provides accurate billing, coding and documentation.
• Completes medical records and submit charges in a timely manner.
• Responsible for overall unit performance in collaboration with physicians or other providers.
• First Assist physicians in performing surgical procedures by providing support as needed.
• Obtains medical histories; performs physical examinations / reviews / orders / interprets diagnostic tests and radiographic results;

formulates and manages patient treatment plan and outcomes; provides interventions and performs procedures within legal cope and authority that the APRN or PA is approved, delegated to and credentialed to perform including but not limited to incision and drainage, pelvic exams, lesion removal / destruction, suturing, and casting / splinting.

Collaborates in the development and evaluation of patient care. Updates clinical guidelines / protocols / pathways; works autonomously and accepts accountability for outcomes;

signs orders in accordance with institution and state board requirements; collaborates in research and teaching projects and applies research to practice.

• Uses interpersonal and verbal communication skills to educate patient / family on care resources; participates in process improvement and multidisciplinary clinical outcome improvement activities utilizing advanced nursing expertise.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory / continuing education and skills competency;

supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.

• Other duties as assigned.

Description

Minimum Qualification

Education : Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing required; Bachelors of Nursing preferred; or graduate of an accredited Masters of Social Work program (MSW);

Master’s degree preferred.

Licenses / Certifications :

• Current and valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Texas or
• Current and valid license as a Master Social Worker (LMSW) in the state of Texas required, LCSW preferred.
• Certification in Case Management required within two (2) years of hire into the Case Manager position.

Experience / Knowledge / Skills :

• Three (3) years of experience in hospital-based nursing or social work.
• Experience in utilization management, case management, discharge planning or other cost / quality management program preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Strong analytical, data management and PC skills.
• Current working knowledge of discharge planning, utilization management, case management, performance improvement, disease or population management and managed care reimbursement.
• Understanding of pre-acute and post-acute venues of care and post-acute community resources, physician office routines, and transitional procedures for pre and post acute care.
• Demonstrated understanding of motivational interviewing and change management.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in interactions with physicians, payors, and patients and their families.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Principal Accountabilities

• Coordinates / facilitates patient care progression throughout the continuum.
• Works collaboratively and maintains active communication with physicians, nursing and other members of the multi-disciplinary care team to effect timely, appropriate patient care.
• Addresses / resolves system problems impeding diagnostic or treatment progress. Proactively identifies and resolves delays and obstacles to discharge.
• Seeks consultation from appropriate disciplines / departments as required to expedite care and facilitate discharge.
• Utilizes advanced conflict resolution skills as necessary to ensure timely resolution of issues.
• Collaborates with the physician and all members of the multidisciplinary team to facilitate care for designated case load;
• monitors the patient’s progress, intervening as necessary and appropriate to ensure that the plan of care and services provided are patient focused, high quality, efficient, and cost effective;
• facilitates the following on a timely basis : completion and reporting diagnostic testing; completion of treatment plan and discharge plan;
• modification of plan of care, as necessary, to meet the ongoing needs of the patient; communication to third party payors and other relevant information to the care team;

assignment of appropriate levels of care; completion of all required documentation in TQ screens and patient records.

Documents key clinical path variances and outcomes which relate to areas of direct responsibility (e.g., discharge planning).

Uses pathway data in collaboration with other disciplines to ensure effective patient management concurrently.

Leads the development, implementation, evaluation and revision of clinical pathways and other Case management tools as a member of the clinical resource / team.

Assists in compilation of physician profile data regarding LOS, resource utilization, denied days, costs, case mix index, patient satisfaction and quality indicators (e.

g., readmission rates, unplanned return to OR, etc.).

• Acts as preceptor / mentor to new hires. Assists in development of orientation schedule and helps identify individual needs for learning.
• Collaborates with medical staff, nursing staff, and ancillary staff to eliminate barriers to efficient delivery of care in the appropriate setting.
• Completes Utilization Management and Quality Screening for assigned patients.
• Applies approved clinical appropriateness criteria to monitor appropriateness of admissions and continued stays, and documents findings based on department standards.
• Identifies at-risk populations using approved screening tool and follows established reporting procedures.
• Monitors LOS and ancillary resource use on an ongoing basis. Takes actions to achieve continuous improvement in both areas.
• Refers cases and issues to Care Management Medical Director in compliance with department procedures and follows up as indicated.
• Communicates with Resource Center to facilitate covered day reimbursement certification for assigned patients. Discusses payor criteria and issues on a case-by-case basis with clinical staff and follows up to resolve problems with payors as needed.
• Uses quality screens to identify potential issues and forwards information to Clinical Quality Review Department.
• Ensures that all elements critical to the plan of care have been communicated to the patient / family and members of the healthcare team and are documented as necessary to assure continuity of care.
• Manages all aspects of discharge planning for assigned patients.
• Meets directly with patient / family to assess needs and develop an individualized continuing care plan in collaboration with physician.
• Collaborates and communicates with multidisciplinary team in all phases of discharge planning process, including initial patient assessment, planning, implementation, interdisciplinary collaboration, teaching and ongoing evaluation.
• Ensures / maintains plan consensus from patient / family, physician and payor.
• Refers appropriate cases for social work intervention based on department criteria.
• Collaborates / communicates with external case managers.
• Initiates and facilitates referrals through the Resource Center for home health care, hospice, medical equipment and supplies.
• Documents relevant discharge planning information in the medical record according to department standards.
• Facilitates transfer to other facilities as appropriate.
• Actively participates in clinical performance improvement activities.
• Assists in the collection and reporting of financial indicators including case mix, LOS, cost per case, excess days, resource utilization, readmission rates, denials and appeals.
• Uses data to drive decisions and plan / implement performance improvement strategies related to case management for assigned patients, including fiscal, clinical and patient satisfaction data.
• Collects, analyzes and addresses variances from the plan of care / care path with physician and / or other members of the healthcare team.

Uses concurrent variance data to drive practice changes and positively impact outcomes.

• Collects delay and other data for specific performance and / or outcome indicators as determined by Director of Outcomes Management.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory / continuing education and skills competency;

supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.

Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences.

Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.

• Other duties as assigned.

Description

Minimum Qualifications

Education : Bachelor’s degree in biological science (Equivalency Required for Foreign Education)

Licenses / Certifications : Medical Technologist (ASCP) or Medical Technologist (AMT), Certified MLS (ASCP or ASCP-International), Certified CLS (ASCP), Certified MLS (ASCP or ASCP-International) CM or ASCP Certification Eligible.

ASCP Certification Eligible :

Bachelor’s degree in biological science AND

• Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited MLS program within the last 5 years; or
• MLT(ASCP) certification and two years of full time acceptable laboratory experience in Blood Banking, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Immunology and Urinalysis / Body Fluids in the U.

S., Canada or an accredited laboratory within the last four years; or

CLA (ASCP) Certification and a bachelor’s degree in a biological science four years of full time acceptable experience in in Blood Banking, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Immunology and Urinalysis / Body Fluids in the U.

S., Canada or an accredited laboratory within the last eight years; or

Five years of full time acceptable clinical laboratory experience in Blood Banking, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Immunology and Urinalysis / Body Fluids in the U.

S., Canada or an accredited laboratory within the last ten years.

Principal Accountabilities

• Performs and documents test results, quality control, maintenance procedures and associated corrective actions according to policy / procedure.
• Manages / performs other aspects of daily lab operations including collections, sample processing, results reporting / distribution, personnel direction (as appropriate), and clerical duties as required to maintain efficient work flow, at a competent level and according to the age / needs of the patient / populations served, communicated special circumstances to appropriate personnel.
• Interacts with hospital personnel, volunteers, physicians and patients as to specimens and orders coming into the Laboratory and / or reporting results out according to the policies and procedures of the Laboratory Services and with sensitivity to customer needs.
• Complies with policies, procedures, and initiatives of laboratory services, the hospital and the system; understands, communicate and complies with standards and conditions set forth by various governmental and accrediting agencies including TJC, FDA, CAP, AABB, CMS, HCFA and CLIA.
• Performs duties in a manner to promote quality patient care and customer service / satisfaction, while promoting safety, cost efficiency, and a commitment to the PI process.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory / continuing education and skills competency;

supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.

Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences.

Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.

• Other duties as assigned.

Description

Must reside in one of the following states : Texas, Florida,Georgia,Louisiana,Nebraska,Oklahoma,Tennessee and South Carolina.

Minimum Qualifications

Education : High School Diploma or GED required; Associates degree in Health Information Management orany Healthcare Related Field preferred

Licenses / Certifications : Coding Certification from the American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC) or the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) required

Experience / Knowledge / Skills :

• Two (2) years of hospital outpatient and ambulatory coding experience
• Successful completion of an accredited coding training program may be substituted in lieu of experience
• Effective oral and written communication skill
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM and / or CPT
• Analytical skills necessary to interpret data contained in the health records and to assign appropriate codes
• Proficient knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, medical terminology and surgical terminology
• Critical thinking, good judgment and decision making skills
• Knowledge of coding compliance policies, official coding guidelines, regulatory requirements and internal policies and procedures affecting the coding process
• Proficient in navigating a Windows-based application environment
• Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions;

delivers on our brand promise of we advance health through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion and results while ensuring One Memorial Hermann.

Principal Accountabilities

• Reviews medical record documentation to identify pertinent diagnosis / procedures that require code assignment for inpatient records and accurately code the diagnoses and procedures using ICD-10-CM coding conventions for the purpose of reimbursement, research, and compliance with federal regulations.
• Reviews the medical record to assure specificity of diagnoses, procedures, and appropriate reimbursement for hospital and professional charges.
• Queries physicians when code assignments are not straightforward or documentation in the record is inadequate, ambiguous, or unclear for coding purposes.
• Keeps abreast of coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting guidelines and brings identified concerns to manager for resolution.
• Effectively assigns ICD-10-CM, modifiers, and HCPCS codes to outpatient records.
• Responsible in maintaining 92% to 95% ICD-10-CM and / or HCPCS coding and consistently meet established productivity standards while keeping abstracting errors to a minimum..
• Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and adheres to official coding guidelines.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory / continuing education and skills competency;

supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.

• Other duties as assigned.

Description

For 33 consecutive years, TIRR Memorial Hermann is recognized as the best rehabilitation hospital in Texas and No. 2 in the nation according to U.

S. News and World Report's "Best Rehabilitation Hospitals" in America; serving the Houston community, and patients everywhere.

Our newly expanded Psychology and Neuropsychology department is seeking Adult Clinical Psychologists and Adult Neuropsychologists to join our family.

You will serving our inpatient and outpatient population and this role requires strong clinical skills as well as excellent written and spoken communication skills.

The successful candidate will get to interface directly with PM & R physicians, neurologists, neurosurgeons, and other medical professionals.

If you're looking for autonomy, flexibility, and lots of upward growth and leadership opportunities, while making a huge impact on our patients' lives, look no further.

I'd love to discuss this more details, if you're interested!

Sign on and relocation bonuses are available

Newly certified psychologists with a PHD or PSYD are welcomed to apply!

Positions are eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

Requirement for this position :

Ph.D. / Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology

Successful completion of an APA accredited predoctoral internship OR successful completion of a formal (APPCN) post-doctoral training program in neuropsychology

Board eligible or board certified

License or license eligible in Texas

Minimum Qualifications

Education : Doctoral degree in clinical psychology, clinical neuropsychology or counseling psychology (because of the training required by this degree, understanding of normal development and aging is implied)

Licenses / Certifications : Current license to practice psychology from the Texas Board of Examiners of Psychology or eligibility for such licensure;

Must be licensed within six (6) months of employment

Experience / Knowledge / Skills :

One (1) year prior experience as a member of a multidisciplinary team in either rehabilitation or psychiatric setting;

preference will be given to candidates with prior brain injury rehabilitation experience

• Must be able to work weekends, evenings and holidays as needed
• Possess basic knowledge of software packages; experience with window based programs preferred
• Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions;

delivers on our brand promise of we advance health through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion and results while ensuring one Memorial Hermann.

Principal Accountabilities

• Provides psychological assessment and psychological treatment (individual, group and family) in accordance with Ethical Principles of Psychologists and the Guidelines for the Practice of Clinical Psychology.
• Interacts effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Trains and supervises psychology residents, practicum students and fellows.
• Consistently performs role as primary therapist as assigned by the Manager in accordance with ethical principles that govern the practice of psychology.

This includes interacting effectively on clients’ behalf with external case managers, DARS, insurance company representatives, employers, schools and other health care provides.

• Completes special projects such as participation in presentations, research and others as assigned by the Manager.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory / continuing education and skills competency;

supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.

• Other duties as assigned.

Description

Minimum Qualifications

Education : Graduate of an accredited Master of Social Work program (MSW)

Licenses / Certifications :

Current license as a Master Social Worker (LMSW) in the state of Texas required; ACM certification from American Case Management Association (ACMA) preferred

Experience / Knowledge / Skills :

• Field placement or internship in health services / health care provider experience.
• Acute inpatient hospital social work experience preferred.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of DSM V and ICD-10 manuals.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill in social work assessment and treatment of patients for mental health status and substance abuse screening.
• Excellent therapeutic communication and negotiation skills in interactions with patients, families, physicians and health care team colleagues.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Working knowledge and / or experience in utilization management, managed care, and payer issues.
• Exposure and / or experience in pre-acute and post-acute care, as well as, community resources.
• Ability to work independently, as well as, to develop collaborative relations with physicians, families, patients, interdisciplinary team and other community agencies.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions;

delivers on our brand promise of we advance health through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion and results while ensuring one Memorial Hermann.

Principal Accountabilities

• Assesses patient’s and family’s psychosocial risk factors through evaluation of prior functioning levels, appropriateness and adequacy of support systems, reaction to illness and ability to cope.
• As part of a multidisciplinary team, develop and carry out a treatment plan by the use of a clinical social work diagnoses, assessments, and treatment interventions.
• Intervenes with patients and families regarding emotional, social, and financial consequences of illness and / or disability;

accesses and mobilizes family / community resources to meet identified needs. Under supervision this may include short term individual, marital and family therapies as well as crisis intervention.

• Provides intervention in cases involving child abuse / neglect, domestic violence, guardianship (temporary / permanent), institutional abuse, foster care, adoption, mental health placement, advance directives, adult / elderly abuse, child protection and sexual assault.
• Serves as a resource person and provides counseling and intervention related to treatment decisions and end-of-life issues.
• Advocates for patient and family empowerment and independence to make autonomous health care decisions and access needed services within the health care system.
• Participates in discharge planning activities for complex patients, in order to ensure a timely discharge and to provide appropriate linkage with post-discharge care providers.
• Deals with families exhibiting complex family dynamics that impact directly on patient care and discharge.
• Communicates with clinical care team members regarding the discharge planning status of all patients referred by them.
• Provides consultation to case managers when coordination with significant or intensive community resources is necessary to achieve desired treatment outcomes.
• Receives referrals for complex patient problem resolution from case managers or clinical care team members.
• Works in collaboration with the clinical and case management team members on transition planning and referrals to post acute care providers.

Keeps clinical and case management team members up-to-date on the status of the post-acute provider acceptance and clearance for discharge.

• Validates discharge criteria for patient and families and notifies clinical and case management team members of newly-identified resources or change in previously-identified resources.
• Educates patient / family and physician regarding post-acute options and addresses issues of choice.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory / continuing education and skills competency;

supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.

• Other duties as assigned.

Description

Minimum Qualifications

Education : Graduation from an accredited school of Medicine

Licenses / Certifications :

• Current state medical license
• Current Federal Drug Enforcement Agency license
• Board certified or Board eligible
• Basic Cardiac Life Certification or Advanced Cardiac Life Certification
• Staff privileges at all the hospitals for which coverage is being provided

Experience / Knowledge / Skills :

• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Exhibits teamwork skills that facilitate interchange between multidisciplinary health care workers in order to provide quality patient care / outcomes
• Superior problem solving skills
• Is articulate and an active listener
• Addresses issues / concerns with the Memorial Hermann Healthcare System in a timely fashion
• Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions;

delivers on our brand promise of we advance health through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion and results while ensuring one Memorial Hermann.

Principal Accountabilities

• Directs patient care throughout the health care system via Consult Orders.
• Provides consultation services in collaboration with attending or primary care provider.
• Communicates with the attending physician, nurse, family, and other treatment team members when appropriate, in order to obtain the appropriate patient care plan.
• Effectively communicates with treatment team in a timely and professional manner to provide quality psychiatric care to patients throughout the healthcare system.
• Works with Memorial Hermann Physicians, Risk Managers, and Case Managers towards resolution of clinical, administrative or technical problems.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and adheres to MH compliance privacy policies.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory / continuing education and skills competency;

supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.

Other duties as assigned.

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