Occupational Therapist - Physical Therapy

CHRISTUS Health System; Sulphur Springs (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Texas is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate patients, set goals, plan programs and treat patients according to physician orders. You will maintain required records and assist in directing technicians and support personnel, and participate in educational programs.

You will follow CHRISTUS St. Michael and departmental policies, ensure equipment safety, and contribute to department goals. New graduates are welcome; Texas licensure and BCLS certification are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written.
• Texas licensure/registration/certification proof required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.
• Performs patients care related duties in order to restore the patient to his/her maximum level of independence and function according to accepted standards of ethical conduct for the occupational therapist.
• Clinical competencies in occupational therapist skills and techniques are demonstrated in a manner that promotes quality patient care.
• Participates in established inter-departmental and intra-departmental communication systems and methods to achieve departmental, hospital and corporate goals.
• Maintains required records/documentation on a timely manner as specified in departmental policy and procedures manual.
• Participated in maintaining/improving the effectiveness of the services provided by the occupational therapy department.
• Participates in medical chart peer review, case record review and utilization review as deemed necessary.
• Assumes responsibility for therapeutic equipment safety, operation and maintenance.

Skills

Communication skills

Basic Computer Knowledge

Education

Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summary

Provides occupational therapy services. Evaluates patients, sets goals, plans programs and treats patients according to the physician's orders; maintains required records and notes; assists with directing technicians and support personnel, assumes responsibility for occupational charges; participates in educational programs; follow all CHRISTUS St. Michael and departmental policy and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintains consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.
• Performs patients care related duties in order to restore the patient to his/her maximum level of independence and function according to accepted standards of ethical conduct for the occupational therapist.
• Clinical competencies in occupational therapist skills and techniques are demonstrated in a manner that promotes quality patient care.
• Participates in established inter-departmental and intra-departmental communication systems and methods to achieve departmental, hospital and corporate goals.
• Maintains required records/documentation on a timely manner as specified in departmental policy and procedures manual.
• Participated in maintaining/improving the effectiveness of the services provided by the occupational therapy department.
• Participates in medical chart peer review, case record review and utilization review as deemed necessary.
• Assumes responsibility for therapeutic equipment safety, operation and maintenance.

Requirements

Education/Skills

• Basic Computer Knowledge
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written.
• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program.

Experience

• New graduate entry level or any amount of experience in occupational therapy is acceptable.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program.
• Maintains current Texas licensure/registration/certification and provides the hospital with proof of indicated requirements.
• BCLS certification.

Work Schedule

MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Work Type

Full Time