Occupational Therapist PRN

Joinmethodist; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & vision benefits

Fertility benefits Progyny

Counseling services

401(k) plan with match

Employee stock purchase plan

Education assistance

Job summary

Methodist Hospital Metropolitan in San Antonio, TX seeks an Occupational Therapist PRN to deliver high-quality, patient-centered OT services. You will assess, plan and implement individualized care in collaboration with the care team, supporting patients through home health and continuum of care.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in OT, Texas OT license, and BCLS; experience in acute/inpatient settings is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Texas OT License issued by the Texas State Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS).
• Preference for 1+ year experience in acute or inpatient OT settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluations and treatment interventions within scope of practice.
• Assess and evaluate therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status and contribute to care plans.
• Provide purposeful and skilled interaction care per physician’s plan of care.
• Observe and report patient responses to treatment and changes in condition.
• Communicate payer needs/requirements to physician and care team.
• Prioritize caseload and coordinate daily staffing and handoffs.

Skills

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Texas State OT License

Job description

Introduction

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a Occupational Therapist PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Methodist Hospital Metropolitan which is part of the nations leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

Methodist Hospital Metropolitan, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
  
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
  
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
  
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  
• Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Occupational Therapist PRN where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Occupational Therapist provides high-quality, patient-centered care by managing the complete process of occupational therapeutic care of an assigned group of patients, in coordination with the physician and the patient care team. The Occupational Therapist completes patient assessments, and participates in developing and implementing individualized care plans, focusing on goal achievement, patient engagement, and positive patient experience. The Occupational Therapist provides or directs a majority of the patient’s physical therapy to support patients throughout home health and the continuum of care.

What you will do in this role:

• You will provide evaluations and treatment interventions within the scope of practice established by law and professional code of ethics.
• You will assess and evaluate therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status. You will participate in patient placement and in the development of the total plan of care.
• You will provide purposeful and skilled interaction care. You will use procedures and techniques to produce a change in condition/function consistent with the physician’s plan of care.
• You will observe and report patient’s reaction to treatment and changes in patient’s condition.
• You will communicate pertinent payor needs/requirements to physician, treatment team, patient and patient’s family in a timely manner.
• You will prioritize caseload, determine daily staffing needs and coordinate assignments/handoffs.

What qualifications you will need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Occupational Therapy License issued by the Texas State Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support
• Prefer one or more years of experience in Acute or Inpatient Occupational Therapy Setting

Methodist Hospital Metropolitan houses 370 bed. We house the largest emergency room in downtown San Antonio. Our women’s pavilion is the only freestanding, center city facility dedicated to the health of women and their newborn babies. We welcome nearly 3,000 newborns into the world each year. We are home to the Methodist Weight Loss Center. We have been designated an American Society for Metabolic Surgery Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence®.

Our hospital has been recognized by Modern Healthcare as a Best Place to Work in Healthcare. We are the first hospital in San Antonio to achieve Pathway to Excellence designation. Methodist Hospital Metropolitan has been recognized by Leapfrog for focus on safety and quality. We received a Grade A Hospital Safety Score for 8 consecutive rating periods. We are proud to be an Accredited Chest Pain Center by the American College of Cardiology and Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission. We were the premier Texas hospital to earn a Gold Seal of Approval for Sepsis Certification. Join our accredited team today.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do"- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Occupational Therapist PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status