Occupational Therapist

CHI; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 51,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's Health-Sugar Land Hospital is seeking an Occupational Therapist to help patients regain independence and quality of life through patient-centered therapy.

You will assess diverse cases, develop treatment plans, and conduct evaluations while documenting and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. You will coordinate care with hospital activities, participate in discharge planning, and supervise OT staff, all while maintaining a high standard of professional service to patients

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy required at hire.
• TX licensure as an Occupational Therapist required at hire.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) required within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, plans and implements occupational therapy programs per physician plan; assesses functional status and various clinical areas.
• collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to meet patient and family goals and ensures timely communication.
• Completes documentation including charting, charge entries, peer reviews, and daily scheduling.
• Coordinates care with hospital activities and participates in discharge planning and rounds.
• Assigns and supervises OT Assistant staff and aides.
• Promotes professional customer service and maintains collaboration across departments.

Skills

Collaborative

Organized

Motivating

Team player

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 degree 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-Sugar Land Hospital is a 100 bed facility serving residents of Fort Bend County and Southwest Houston. Our Family Birthing Center provides exceptional care in a spa-like setting, creating a VIP (Very Important Pregnancy) experience for growing families. Since opening in 2008, our dedicated team of physicians, nurses and support staff has proudly delivered expert, compassionate care to our community. Our services range from heart care and neuroscience to robotic surgery.

Pay Range

$36.51 - $54.31 /hour