Occupational Therapist

CommonSpirit Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 51,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist to help patients regain independence and quality of life through tailored therapy at St. Luke's Health–The Vintage Hospital in NW Houston. You will assess diverse patients and develop and adjust treatment plans.

The role emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, thorough documentation, and education of patients and families. A Texas license and BLS/CPR are required, with a strong emphasis on organization and a motivating,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Licensed Occupational Therapist in Texas, upon hire.
• BLS/CPR certification within 14 days of start.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and designs OT treatment plans per physician referral or plan of care.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to meet patient and family goals.
• Documents patient care, billing, peer reviews, and daily schedules.
• Coordinates discharge planning and participates in rounds and conferences.
• Supervises OT assistants and aides.
• Maintains professional, customer-focused service with patients and staff.

Skills

Flexibility

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

CPR Certification

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*Required

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

Where You'll Work

St. Luke's Health–The Vintage Hospital is 106 bed facility that is nationally-recognized for providing high-quality, compassionate care to Northwest Houston communities including Willowbrook, Champions and Tomball. With the resources and expertise of the St. Luke’s Health system, St. Luke's-The Vintage offers the latest advancements in diagnostic and surgical services, including heart care, lung health and orthopedics. St. Luke’s Health is a member of CommonSpirit.

*Pay Range*

$36.51 - $54.31 /hour