OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (FT)

Matagorda County Hospital District; Bay City (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Matagorda County Hospital District seeks an Occupational Therapist to perform evaluations and treatments in accordance with hospital policies and the therapist’s scope of practice. You will assess patient needs, initiate interventions, and educate patients and families, while providing collaborative care with the broader health team.

Eligible candidates have a valid Texas OT license, an accredited OT degree, and CPR certification; new graduates are welcome with orientation and supervision

Qualifications

• Current Texas license and registered with AOTA, graduate of accredited OT program.
• 1 year experience preferred but new graduates are accepted.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct OT evaluations and re-evaluations, provide modalities and treatments per policy.
• Accurately assess patient needs and initiate appropriate interventions.
• Provide patient and family teaching and collaborate with the treatment team.
• Maintain professional records and adhere to HIPAA and facility procedures.

Skills

OT scope knowledge

Evidence-based practice

Patient and family education

Supervision of assistants

Healthcare terminology

HIPAA compliance

EMR proficiency

Anatomy & physiology

Education

OT degree from accredited program

Texas licensure for OT

Tools

EMR systems

Computer proficiency

Job description

Job Summary

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.

Location: Main Hospital Campus, Bay City, Texas

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.