OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (FT)

Matagorda County Hospital District; Bay City (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Occupational Therapist at Matagorda County Hospital District provides occupational therapy evaluations and treatments in accordance with hospital policies and the therapist’s scope of practice. They assess patient needs, initiate interventions, teach patients and families, and work closely with the care team to uphold professional standards.

Serves adolescents, adults and geriatrics on the Main Hospital Campus in Bay City, Texas, with licensure and CPR requirements and a preference for 1

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy evaluations and re-evaluations.
• Administer modalities and treatments per hospital policies and scope of practice.
• Assess patient needs and initiate appropriate interventions.
• Provide patient and family teaching.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary patient-team and maintain professional standards.
• Maintain accurate patient records and comply with HIPAA.

Skills

Occupational Therapy scope of practice

Evidence-based practice

Patient and family education

Supervision of staff/assistants

Healthcare terminology & anatomy/phys

HIPAA compliant record keeping

Universal precautions

EMR software proficiency

Education

OT degree / program graduate

Texas OT license

CPR certification

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.

Full Time

Main Hospital Campus in Bay City, Texas

Posted 2 weeks ago

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.

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.