OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (FT)

Matagorda Regional Medical Center; Bay City (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional medical facility in Bay City, Texas is seeking an Occupational Therapist responsible for delivering occupational therapy evaluations and treatments in line with professional standards. The role involves assessing patient needs and implementing interventions while ensuring effective collaboration with the healthcare team. Candidates must hold a current Texas license and are preferred to have at least one year of experience, although new graduates are welcome to apply. This position emphasizes patient and family education as vital components of therapy.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience preferred but new graduates are accepted.
• Accurately assess patients’ needs and provide appropriate interventions.
• Effectively supervise therapy assistants and students.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy evaluations and treatments according to hospital policies.
• Teach patients and families about therapy and interventions.
• Maintain professional standards of practice and teamwork.

Skills

Knowledge of and ability to practice within the scope of Occupational Therapy

Knowledge and ability to utilize evidence based practice

Knowledge and skill to provide patient and family education

Skill in supervising therapy staff as needed

Knowledge of healthcare terminology

Skill in maintaining patient records

Knowledge of universal precautions and sterile techniques

Skill in operation of computer and EMR software

Education

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program

Current Texas License

Current CPR

Job description

The Occupational Therapist assumes responsibility and accountability for patients and provides occupational therapy evaluations/re-evaluations, modalities, and treatments in accordance with established hospital/department policies and procedures and within an occupational therapist’s scope of practice. Accurately assesses patients’ needs; identifies and initiates appropriate occupational therapy interventions; provides patient and family teaching; and works cooperatively with other patient-team personnel and maintain standards of professional occupational therapy practice and interdisciplinary teamwork.

Age Specific Population Served:

Adolescents, Adults and Geriatrics

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Current Texas License and registered with the American Occupational Therapy Association; graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program; 1 year experience preferred but new graduates are accepted. Current CPR.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Knowledge of and ability to practice within the scope of Occupational Therapy
• Knowledge and ability to utilize evidence based practice to develop the plan of care and perform interventions
• Knowledge and skill to provide patient and family education when indicated
• Knowledge and ability to effectively and appropriately supervise Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, Therapy Aide/Technician and Students as needed
• Knowledge of healthcare terminology, anatomy, physiology, and concepts of diseases pertinent to Rehabilitation Services
• Skill in maintaining patient records including evaluation, re-evaluation, screens, discharge summary and abiding by HIPPA
• Knowledge of and enforces the practice of universal precautions and adheres to isolation and sterile techniques when applicable
• Skill in operation of a computer and various EMR software.

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