Occupational Therapist

CommonSpirit Health; Bryan (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health in Bryan, TX seeks an Occupational Therapist to help patients regain independence and quality of life through individualized therapy plans. You will assess a diverse caseload, develop and implement treatment programs, and document progress with accuracy.

You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and therapists to coordinate care, participate in rounds, and contribute to discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• TX OT licensure required upon hire or during onboarding.
• BLS/CPR certification required within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan and implement occupational therapy treatment programs tailored to each patient.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and ensure timely delivery of services.
• Document patient care thoroughly, including evaluations, progress notes, and discharge planning.
• Educate patients and families on therapy goals, progress, and home exercise programs.
• Supervise and guide support staff, ensuring compliance with departmental policies.

Skills

CPR/BLS Certification

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Patient Education

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As an Occupational Therapist, you will help patients regain independence and quality of life so they can safely perform daily activities.

Every day you will assess diverse patients (orthopedic, neurological, sensory, cancer recovery, etc.), develop treatment plans, and conduct evaluations/re-evaluations. You will be expected to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, document thoroughly, and provide positive, motivating care to a high volume of patients.

To be successful in this role, you must be flexible, adaptable, exceptionally organized, and a personable, motivating team player.

• Evaluates, plans and Implements occupational therapy treatment programs according to physician referral, and/or plan of care. Designs programs to meet the patient’s physical, psychological, and age specific needs; Performs evaluations, tests, and measurements of functional status, neuromuscular, musculo‑skeletal, cognitive/perceptual, and sensory /psychological Functions
• Works collaboratively with all members of the interdisciplinary team, other departments and disciplines to assure patients and customer’s needs are met in a timely manner; encourages the active participation of the patient and/or family in goal setting and patient/family training/education
• Completes all necessary documentation as outlined by departmental policy and documentation review. This includes, but is not limited to patient care charting, charge entry, completing peer chart and peer reviews, and documenting on daily schedule
• Coordinates care of patients with other departmental and hospital activities in a manner that fosters a positive professional image consistent with the departmental and hospital goals and mission statement. This includes, but is not limited to, discharge planning, participation in care conferences, interdisciplinary rounds, collaborative practice groups, the student program and community endeavors
• Assigns, supervises and reviews the care of patients and duties of the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, and therapy aide
• Promotes and Supports positive and professional customer service, while interacting with clients, guests and hospital personnel. Works collaboratively with all members of the interdisciplinary team, other departments and disciplines to assure patients and customer’s needs are met in a timely manner. Encourages the active participation of the patient and/or family in goal setting and patient/family training/education

Job Requirements

• Bachelors Other Occupational Therapy, upon hire
• Occupational Therapist: TX, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 14 - days

Where You'll Work

St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in and surrounding the Brazos Valley since 1936 (Bryan/College Station, Navasota, Caldwell, Madisonville (TX)). St. Joseph has a Level III Trauma Center, the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley.

St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region. As an integrated healthcare system St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians specialists and advanced practice clinicians. The network includes more than 30 ambulatory clinics featuring Primary Care, Express Clinics and Imaging and Diagnostic Services.