Occupational Therapist Acute PRN

Las Palmas Medical Center; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Las Palmas Medical Center in El Paso, TX is seeking an Occupational Therapist for PRN opportunities. The role involves evaluating and treating patients with ADL impairments, movement dysfunction and pain due to injury or illness, using functional activities and modalities.

The position requires a BS in Occupational Therapy, Texas OT licensure, BCLS, and either 1–2 years of experience or new graduate eligibility. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensed by the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners.
• BS in Occupational Therapy.
• BCLS certification.
• 1–2 years experience preferred; new graduates accepted.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform functional assessments and develop plans of care.
• Treat patients using OT techniques, activities, and modalities.
• Document assessments and treatments the same day.
• Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, technicians, students and volunteers.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team on discharge planning and equipment needs.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Functional assessment

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

BS in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Occupational Therapist Acute PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Las Palmas Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary And Qualifications

POSITION SUMMARY: Evaluates and treats patients with impaired activities of daily living, movement dysfunction and pain resulting from injury, disease or other health related conditions. Treats patients with the use of functional activity, physical agents and methods to assist in restoring normal function after illness or injury.

Population Served

Core competencies will be assessed primarily on the following patient population(s) served: neuro, orthopedic, spine care, pulmonary including but not limited to: CVA/TIA, joint replacement/fracture repair, etc.

Essential Functions

• Performs Functional Assessments and Re-assessments: Assessment of patient is completed according to unit policy. Collects pertinent subjective and objective information. Performs an assessment appropriate to the specific patient case scenario. Formulates appropriate assessment/re-assessment, treatment, plan of care and goals, which are individualized to the specific patient. Re-assesses patient per department policy; takes appropriate action based on re-assessment. Potential discharge needs are identified and documented.
• Treats Patients: Selects and applies appropriate occupational therapy techniques, functional activity, exercises and therapeutic modalities based on current standards of clinical practice. Selects and utilizes rehab equipment in a safe and effective manner. Modifies the treatment program when indicated, in order to maximize patient progress.
• Documentation: Completes documentation on the same day that assessment, re-assessment or treatment was rendered. Documentation meets generally accepted professional standards.
• Supervision: Appropriately directs the activities of Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, Technicians, students and volunteers. Ensures that treatment plans and documentation are carried out correctly by Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants. Initiates corrective action (in conjunction with director) when individuals supervised fall below standards.
• Interdisciplinary Interactions: Communicates and collaborates with interdisciplinary team regarding: patient status, discharge plans, equipment needs, recommendations, and other patient issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Licensure/Certifications

• Licensed by the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners.
• BCLS

Required Education/Experience

• BS in Occupational Therapy

Preferred Education, Licensure, Certification, Experience, Skills, Knowledge And Abilities

• 1-2 years experience in any therapy setting
• New graduates accepted
• Knowledge of Occupational Therapy principles and practices, general anatomy and physiology, diseases and post surgical conditions, body movements and functions, and medical terminology.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Benefits

Las Palmas Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.

Las Palmas Medical Center

Las Palmas Medical Centeris a 300+ bed full-service hospital in El Paso. It is home to the region’s only kidney transplant center. The facility offers a range of services including emergency care with a Level III trauma center, cardiac care, women’s services, pediatric care and NICU, cancer care, and more. Las Palmas Medical Center is part of Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare. We are a leading healthcare provider for El Paso and the surrounding region that is part of HCA Healthcare.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times.

In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

‘Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do.’- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status