Occupational Therapist (82230)

Regency Integrated Health Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Houston is looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist to conduct assessments and manage therapeutic programs aimed at improving patients' independence in daily activities. The ideal candidate must be a licensed practitioner in Texas with at least two years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include planning individualized treatment plans and collaborating with other healthcare professionals. Competitive compensation is offered, focusing on delivering quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy curriculum.
• Current Texas license to practice as an Occupational Therapist.
• Two years of relevant experience as an Occupational Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of patient rehabilitation needs.
• Plan and supervise individualized therapeutic programs.
• Teach patients self-care and therapeutic activities.
• Document patient reactions and treatment changes.

Skills

Assessment and reassessment abilities

Patient teaching skills

Therapeutic program supervision

Collaboration with healthcare professionals

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Overview

Position Type: PRN

The Occupational Therapist (OT) conducts assessments and reassessments of rehabilitation needs and potential. The OT conducts plans, implements, and supervises therapeutic programs which include patient teaching and therapeutic activities to improve or restore physical functions, sensory-integrative functions, and greater independence in activities of daily living.

JOB DUTIES / KNOWLEDGE

• Conducts assessments and reassessments of the patient’s level of function by applying diagnostic and prognostic procedures.
• Plans, implements, and supervises an individualized therapeutic program designed to restore physical function, sensory-integrative functions, or greater independence in activities of daily living.
• Coordinates and collaborates with the Rehab Director, or designated professional, to ensure integration of the therapeutic program in the plan of care.
• Guides and teaches the patient in his/her use of therapeutic, compensatory, creative, and self-care activities for the purpose of improving function and increasing independence in activities of daily living.
• Observes, records, and reports the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient’s condition or treatment. Documents the extent of the patient’s involvement in the decision affecting his/her care.
• Instructs other agency personnel and patients’ family members in certain phases of occupational therapy in which they may safely and effectively assist the patient.
• Participates in patient case conferences to coordinate the patient’s plan of care and promote positive therapeutic outcome.
• Participates in continuous assessment and evaluation of the agency via Quarterly Record Review, or the quality Assurance/Improvement Program.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sight and hearing sufficient to comprehend written and verbal communication, ability to work a minimum of eight (8) hours per day while driving, standing, sitting, assisting patients' movement, writing, and speaking.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of a curriculum in Occupational Therapy accredited jointly by the committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association awarding a Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Current licensed by the state of Texas to practice as an Occupational Therapist.
• Two years appropriate experience as an Occupational Therapist required. Two-year experience as an Occupational Therapist in home health preferred.

DEGRESS OF TRAVEL

Must have a car with current insurance coverage and a State driver’s license.

DEGRESS OF DISRUPTION TO ROUTINE, OVERTIME

Must be able to adapt to client status and needs as directed. Schedule changes daily due to client condition and needs, new clients, etc.

SAFETY HAZARDS IN JOB

Possible infections from clients, auto accident, unsafe neighborhoods.

Regency Integrated Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Regency does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability status, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment decisions are based on legitimate, non-discriminatory criteria.