Occupational Therapist

MEP Health; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

MEP Health seeks an Occupational Therapist to provide direct patient care in a supportive team setting, overseeing treatments and assessments to foster recovery and independence.

The role emphasizes compassionate communication, strong clinical judgment, and building trusting relationships with patients, with opportunities to leverage advanced technologies in therapy services.

Qualifications

• Current licensure or certification as required by state regulations.
• CPR certification is required.
• Master's degree preferred; Bachelor's degree plus relevant experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct occupational therapy services to patients.
• Supervise care and conduct patient assessments.
• Develop and implement personalized care plans.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatments accordingly.
• Engage with patients to understand their physical, mental, and emotional needs.
• Celebrate patient achievements and support recovery goals.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patient relationships

Teamwork

Compassionate approach

Education

Master's degree preferred

Bachelor's degree + relevant experience acceptable

Job description

Seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to provide compassionate, personalized care in a supportive team environment. Responsibilities include delivering direct patient care, supervising treatments, conducting assessments, creating individualized care plans, and fostering meaningful patient relationships to promote recovery and independence. The role emphasizes recognizing small victories to achieve impactful outcomes and involves utilizing advanced technology to enhance therapy services.

Qualifications

• Current licensure or certification as required by state regulations
• CPR certification
• Master's Degree preferred; Bachelor's Degree plus relevant experience acceptable

Key Skills & Attributes

• Strong clinical assessment and treatment planning abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build trusting relationships with patients
• Team-oriented mindset and compassionate approach

Key Duties

• Provide direct occupational therapy services to patients
• Supervise care and conduct patient assessments
• Develop and implement personalized care plans
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatments accordingly
• Engage with patients to understand their physical, mental, and emotional needs
• Celebrate patient achievements and support recovery goals