Occupational Therapist - PhysMed Therapy

CHRISTUS Health; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Texas seeks an Occupational Therapist to provide patient-centered therapy on a PRN basis, including assessment, treatment planning and discharge planning for inpatients and outpatients. The role involves supervising OT/OTA student programs, coordinating volunteers, and contributing to department operations and performance improvement initiatives.

The position requires a strong clinical background, Texas OT licensure and BLS certification, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college or university.
• Texas OT licensure and BLS certification are required.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive diagnostic evaluations to determine physical, cognitive and daily living abilities.
• Develops and implements individualized treatment plans with measurable goals.
• Adheres to documentation practices: Initial Evaluations, Daily/Weekly Progress notes, Discharge Summaries.
• Participates in patient care conferences, family conferences and departmental meetings.
• Counsels patients and families about evaluation, care and treatment; initiates discharge planning.
• Assists with supervision of OT/OTA student programs and volunteers.
• Supports orientation of new associates, scheduling, and staff supervision to ensure quality patient coverage.
• Demonstrates professionalism and collaboration with medical staff and referral sources.

Education

OT degree required

Job description

Summary

Provides Occupational Therapy Services to patients referred, including assessment, treatment plan development and implementation with the follow-up and discharge planning. Actively assists with clinical aspects of the department, including program development, department operations and Performance Improvement activities. Assists with supervising and coordinating the Occupational Therapy and Occupational Therapy Assistant Student programs. In addition, supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, Rehab Technicians, and Volunteers.

Description

Provides Occupational Therapy Services to patients referred, including assessment, treatment plan development and implementation with the follow-up and discharge planning. Actively assists with clinical aspects of the department, including program development, department operations and Performance Improvement activities. Assists with supervising and coordinating the Occupational Therapy and Occupational Therapy Assistant student programs. In addition, supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, Rehab Technicians, and Volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive diagnostic evaluations to determine the status of the physical, cognitive and daily living abilities of inpatients and outpatients, considering diagnosis and age specific needs.
• Develops and implements, with patient/family participation, individualized treatment plans, as indicated, considering diagnosis and age specific needs, with measurable goals and methods to achieve goals.
• Adheres consistently to the P&Ps relating to documentation, to include: Initial Patient Evaluations, Daily and Weekly Progress notes as required, Discharge Summaries and other notations as appropriate.
• Participates in patient care conferences, family conferences, in-service programs, departmental, and interdepartmental meetings.
• Counsels both patient (if appropriate), family and other involved individuals regarding patient evaluation, care and treatment. Initiates and completes discharge planning in a timely manner and provides effective education and training.
• Assists with coordination and supervision of the Occupational Therapy and Occupational Therapy Assistant student programs, as well as the volunteer program.
• Actively assists with clinical aspects of the department including orientation of new associates, scheduling of patients to assure quality patient coverage and appropriate staff supervision, as necessary.
• Demonstrates adherence to the CORE values of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health System.
• Understands, supports and participates in Performance Improvement activities.
• Complies with and develops efficient and creative ways to maintain departmental productivity standards.
• Maintains an awareness of other agencies within the community in order to make appropriate referrals, when indicated, to network and to increase knowledge of community resources.
• Identifies and provides educational opportunities for self, department and community. Participates in research activities, as appropriate.
• Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the age-specific and developmental, and population specific needs of patients served by the department.
• Appropriately adapts assigned patient assessment, treatment and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychological, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served.
• Fosters and promotes positive and professional relationships with members of the medical staff, physicians, and referral sources.
• Performs other related duties as directed.

Requirements

Education/Skills

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in the area of Occupational Therapy is required.
• All modalities/equipment used by an Occupational Therapy Assistant as outlined by the Texas Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Licensed as an Occupational Therapist by the State Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners of Texas.
• BLS certification is required.
• Must also successfully complete the pre-employment/post job offer health screening examination and the annual screening, each year thereafter as an employee.

Work Schedule

PRN

Work Type

Per Diem As Needed