Occupational Therapist Certified

University Medical Center of El Paso; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Center of El Paso seeks a licensed Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients, develop individualized plans, and document care. The role works with the Rehab team and may take on leadership tasks on request, including mentoring and program development.

Education and family education are integral to patient care. Applicants must hold a Texas OT license and may need specific AOTA certifications; CPR is required.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of OT principles and procedures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving ability to determine best patient care approaches.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and plan/implement therapy programs.
• Document all treatment accurately.
• Collaborate with rehab team and lead or mentor as needed.
• Educate patients and families on therapy goals and procedures.

Skills

Knowledge of occupational therapy

Communication and interpersonal skills

Problem-solving ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

• Facility University Medical Center of El Paso

The Certified Occupational Therapist functions independently and consistently in the delivery of quality care to occupational therapy patients in accordance with individual patient needs, physician orders, department policies and procedures, and standards of practice. Evaluates patients, plans and implements treatment programs, and documents all treatment accurately. Works in conjunction with other members of the health care team to ensure patient needs are met and, upon request of Rehab Management, may be called upon into a leadership role for issues related to mentoring or program development. Educates patients and families. Provides care to patients of varying ages with age related needs.

Required Skills:

Knowledge of occupational therapy principles and procedures.

Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Good problem-solving ability to determine best methods to address patient problems.

Required Experience:

Work Experience:

Three years Occupational Therapist experience required.

License/Registration/Certification:

Current license as Occupational Therapist in the state of Texas;

Specialist Certified by the American Occupational Health Therapy Association (AOTA) in Gerontology, Mental Health, Pediatrics, or Physical Rehabilitation; or

Certified Hand Therapist (CHT); or Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist (CSRS); or Certified Lymphadema Therapist (CLT); or Certified Wound Specialist (CSW) required.

Current CPR required.

Education and Training:

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy, or equivalent education if trained outside of U.S required.

Completion of appropriate Clinical Instructor (CI) course; or completed within three months of hire;

Completion of National Databases of Nursing Quality Indicators (NDNQI) for Pressure Treatment Training; or completed within three months of hire.