Occupational Therapist - Physical Therapy - PRN

CHRISTUS Health; Marshall (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist to assess, plan, evaluate, and implement occupational therapy for patients. The role requires adherence to the Occupational Therapy Practice Act and focuses on safe, effective therapeutic interventions for a designated population.

The position encompasses supervision of volunteers and staff, ensuring professional communication, and efficient use of time and resources within a supportive therapy environment.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• OT License in the state of employment.
• BLS certification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Oversee utilization and supervision of volunteers, students, support staff, and assistants in therapy services.
• Interpret and implement physician orders, ensure patient safety and confidentiality, and maintain professional communication and efficient use of resources.
• Perform other diverse duties as requested.

Education

Master's Degree

OT License in the state of employment

BLS

Job description

Summary

The Occupational Therapist has the responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, evaluating, and implementing care for patients ordered occupational therapy. The Occupational Therapist is responsible for adhering to all standards of the Occupational Therapy Practice Act as they apply to providing technical therapy care, supplies, equipment, and interventions to a designated patient population.

Description

The Occupational Therapist has the responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, evaluating, and implementing care for patients ordered occupational therapy. The Occupational Therapist is responsible for adhering to all standards of the Occupational Therapy Practice Act as they apply to providing technical therapy care, supplies, equipment, and interventions to a designated patient population.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the utilization and supervision of volunteers, students, support staff, and assistants relating to the provision of occupational therapy services
• Responsible for interpretation/implementation of physician orders, provision of safe care to customers, protection of confidential information, professional communication, economic use of time/resources, and creation of a positive work/therapy environment
• Performs other diverse duties as requested

Requirements

• Master's Degree
• OT License in the state of employment
• BLS

Work Schedule

PRN

Work Type

Per Diem As Needed