Occupational Therapist

Community Health at Home; Pasadena, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's Health - Patients Medical Center in Pasadena, TX seeks a licensed Occupational Therapist to evaluate, plan and implement therapy programs aligned with physician orders, addressing physical, cognitive and functional needs.

You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, document care activities, assist in discharge planning, and guide patients and families through goal setting and education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Licensed Occupational Therapist in TX.
• BLS CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and plan occupational therapy treatment per physician plan.
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team and involved family.
• Complete documentation including charting and charge entry.
• Supervise OTA and therapy aides.
• Contribute to discharge planning and patient education.

Skills

Teamwork

Documentation

Patient education

Clinical assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

• 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 Occupational Therapy
• Occupational Therapist: TX (OT:TX)
• Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS-CPR)

Where You'll Work

St. Luke's Health - Patients Medical Center provides inpatient and outpatient medical and surgical services to residents of Pasadena, Deer Park, La Porte, Baytown, and Clear Lake. The facility includes 53 medical/surgical beds, eight ICU beds and three endoscopy rooms, and offers a range of primary and specialized services—wound care, general surgery, gastroenterology, occupational health, heart and vascular, women’s services, diagnostic imaging, outpatient rehab services, and sleep disorders.