Occupational Therapist

Catholic Health Initiatives; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's Health–Sugar Land Hospital in Sugar Land, TX seeks an Occupational Therapist to help patients regain independence and quality of life after diverse conditions. You will assess patients, develop plans, and perform evaluations, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in a high-volume setting.

The role demands flexibility, organization, and a personable, motivating team spirit, with responsibilities covering care planning, documentation, and family education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• TX state license/eligibility required upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) within 14 days of start.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and implements occupational therapy treatment programs per plan of care.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to meet patient goals and needs.
• Documents patient care, charting, and daily schedule updates.
• Coordinates care with hospital activities, discharge planning, and rounds.
• Assigns and supervises the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant and aides.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Patient education

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

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

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.