Burn Rehab OT: Impactful Therapy and Research

22nd Century Technologies Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

22nd Century Technologies Inc. seeks an experienced Occupational Therapist to support burn rehabilitation at Brooke Army Medical Center.

You will review medical histories, perform initial assessments, design customized rehab plans, and assist with discharge planning to restore daily function. Workflows include inpatient and outpatient therapy, participation in rounds, and education for families and caregivers.

Qualifications

• Active OT license is required to practice.
• BLS/CPR certification is required.
• Board certification referenced in the job details.

Responsibilities

• Review medical history, conduct initial assessments, and analyze physical/mental abilities to set realistic rehabilitation goals.
• Design and conduct therapeutic, customized programs to improve daily functioning, including fine motor skills, cognitive exercises, and social skills.
• Evaluate homes or workplaces for accessibility and recommend changes, such as installing grab bars or rearranging workspaces for better ergonomics.
• Recommend, design, or train patients and caregivers to use assistive technology and equipment, including splints, braces, and specialized tools.
• Record patient progress, evaluate treatment efficacy, and update care plans to meet goals or plan for discharge.
• Educate families and caregivers on care strategies and advocate patient needs.
• Augment or supplement the staffing at Brooke Army Medical Center; military treatment facilities (MTFs) to provide services that contribute to a stable workforce providing quality services due to surges in workload, deployments, and civilian personnel vacancies.
• Participate in the rounds and other education and planning meetings of the Burn Center.
• Evaluate and treat outpatients/inpatients within the Burn Clinic, Burn Intensive Care Unit and Burn MedSurg/StepDown Unit.
• Work settings will include both inpatient and outpatient therapy at the discretion of the Chief, Burn Rehabilitation, or his/her designated government representative. The setting will be determined by mission need.
• Participate in clinical research.
• Provide instructional information to visiting military and civilian students, residents and staff personnel in burn care management.

Education

Active Occupational Therapist License

BLS/CPR Certification

Board Certification: National Board for Certification in Physical Therapy

Job description

22nd Century Technologies Inc. seeks an experienced Occupational Therapist to support burn rehabilitation at Brooke Army Medical Center.

You will review medical histories, perform initial assessments, design customized rehab plans, and assist with discharge planning to restore daily function. Workflows include inpatient and outpatient therapy, participation in rounds, and education for families and caregivers.