Occupational Therapist

Tenet Healthcare; Nacogdoches (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare in Texas is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to evaluate, plan, and implement treatment programs. You will function as part of an interdisciplinary team providing patient assessment, direct care, and individualized care planning.

The role requires at least a Bachelor's or Master's in Occupational Therapy, state licensure, and BLS. Preference given to candidates with 2 years of OT experience in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Certifications: State licensure. AHA BLS.
• Experience: 2 years as a practicing OT in a healthcare setting (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Responds to physician orders for occupational therapy.
• Administers and interprets tests and measurements of patients.
• Reviews patient charts and progress prior to treatment and modifies treatment plan accordingly.
• Develops functional goals based on patient and/or family expectations.
• Develops, improves, or restores skills in activities of daily living, work, or productive activities.
• Seeks clarification of physician orders as needed.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Job Summary

This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus.

Evaluates, plans, and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of occupational therapy. Functions as an interdisciplinary team member providing patient assessment/re-assessment, direct patient care and individualized care planning/implementation.

Responsibilities

Responds to physician orders for occupational therapy. Administers and interprets tests and measurements of patients. Reviews patient charts and progress prior to treatment and modifies treatment plan accordingly. Develops functional goals based on patient and/or family expectations. Develops, improves, or restores skills in activities of daily living, work, or productive activities. Seeks clarification of physician orders as needed.

Qualifications

Education:

Required: Bachelor's or master's degree in occupational therapy

Experience:

Preferred: 2 years as a practicing OT in a healthcare setting

Certifications:

Required: State licensure. AHA BLS.

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