Certified Occupational Therapist Asst - Physical Therapy - PRN

Christus Health; Corpus Christi, Town of Texas, West Sacramento (TX, WI, CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Corpus Christi is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to deliver therapy services under supervision. The role involves patient care, documentation, and collaboration with a healthcare team in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable of occupational therapy principles and practices.
• Competent to operate professional equipment.

Responsibilities

• Reports to the department manager with clinical supervision from a licensed occupational therapist.
• Responsible for supervision of volunteers and students.

Skills

Communication

Supervision

Technical Skills

Education

Graduate of an approved school of occupational therapy

Job description

Description

Summary:

Under the supervision of a Registered Occupational Therapist, schedules, plans and delivers prescribed occupational therapy treatments, services and home instruction to patients in such areas as daily living skills, functional mobility, neuromuscular reeducation, vocational, general musculoskeletal, energy conservation and joint protection. Utilizes orthotic and adaptive equipment and positioning devices as required. Administers and may interpret basic evaluations. Documents patient status and reports changes.

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline overlooking Corpus Christi Bay is the largest and foremost acute care medical facility in the region, with a full range of diagnostic and surgical specialty services in cardiac, cancer, and stroke care. It is the leading emergency facility in the area with a Level II Trauma Center in the Coastal Bend, staffed with physicians and nurses specially trained in emergency services.

• The Pavilion and North Tower house a state-of-the-art emergency department, ICU, Cardiac Cath Lab and surgical suites
• A teaching facility in affiliation with the Texas A&M University System Health and Science Center College of Medicine
• Accredited Chest Pain Center
• Accredited Joint Commission Stroke Team

Responsibilities:

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant reports directly to the department manager and/or his/her designee with clinical supervision provided by a licensed occupational therapist. Responsible for utilization and supervision of volunteers, students, and support staff relating to the provision of occupational therapy services. The occupational therapist is responsible for interpretation/implementation of physician orders, provision of safe care to customers, protection of confidential information, professional communication, economic use of time/resources, and creation of a positive work/therapy environment.

Knowledgeable of the principles and practice of occupational therapy. Perform the technical skills of the certified occupational therapy assistant and be competent to operate the equipment utilized in his/her professional area. Ability to write and speak in a professional and intelligent manner and must demonstrate supervision/management skills. Must comply with the CHRISTUS Spohn Health System policies, procedures, and standards of performance. Willing to assume additional responsibilities as requested.

Requirements:

Education

• Graduate of a school of occupational therapy that is approved by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education or the World Federation of Occupational Therapists.

Experience

• New graduates are accepted for this position although experience is preferred.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• License by the Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners required prior to employment.
• CPR (American Heart Association)

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed