Occupational Therapist

AgUpdate; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical and dental insurance

Robust PTO accrual

Vision Plan

Life insurance

FSA accounts

Retirement plans

Pet Insurance

Job summary

University Health in San Antonio, TX seeks a confident Occupational Therapist for outpatient care. You will plan and implement comprehensive OT programs for patients, supervise support staff, and contribute to education initiatives. Licensure as an OT and a current BLS certification are required, with Medicaid/Medicare provider eligibility desirable.

One year of OT experience is preferred, and the position offers excellent benefits and a supportive team in a leading Level I Trauma Center setting.

Qualifications

• OT license in good standing.
• Current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider or BLS Instructor Provider.
• Ambulatory OT must be Medicaid/Medicare provider or eligible.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and implement comprehensive OT treatment for inpatients and outpatients.
• Supervise patient care duties delegated to non‑professional staff.
• Document professional OT treatment and participate on the health care team.
• Contribute to educational programs and supervise assistants, aides, volunteers and students.

Education

Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) license

Job description

Experience unlike Any Other

University Health is a nationally recognized Level I Trauma Center in San Antonio, Texas with a network of outpatient healthcare centers. We are an academic research and teaching partner with UT Health San Antonio. For the third year in a row, University Health has earned the 2024 Top Workplaces USA award issued by USA TODAY and Energage.

Work With the Best

University Health is one of the largest employers in San Antonio. We are the future of healthcare, making a difference in the lives of our patients. Our massive expansion and our ranking as one of the best hospitals in South Texas have created a critical need for the best, highly qualified individuals to join our team.

We are looking for a confident and driven Occupational Therapist ready to make a real impact in an outpatient setting!

Position Summary

Plans, develops and implements professionally competent, comprehensive individual and group treatment programs for inpatients and outpatients. Provides supervision of patient care duties delegated to non-professional staff. Performs professional, competent occupational therapy treatment programs and related documentation on all assigned patients in an efficient and timely manner. Participates with other members of the health care team to facilitate maximum patient benefit and efficiency. Participates in and contributes to educational programs. Assists with evaluation and supervision of assistants, aides, volunteers and students as assigned.

Excellent Benefits

• Excellent medical and dental insurance
• Robust PTO accrual
• Vision Plan
• Life insurance
• FSA accounts
• Retirement plans
• Pet Insurance

Experience/Educational Requirements

Professional experience not required. One year of experience as a licensed occupational therapist is preferred. Licensure by the Executive Council of Physical and Occupational Therapy Examiners as an Occupational Therapist is required. Must have a current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider or AHA BLS Instructor Provider card. Ambulatory Therapist must be a participating Medicaid and Medicare provider or be eligible to obtain a Medicaid and Medicare provider number.