Occupational Therapist PRN

University Health System- San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health System- San Antonio is seeking an Occupational Therapist to plan, develop and implement comprehensive therapy programs for inpatients and outpatients, while supervising non-professional staff and contributing to patient care efficiency.

Licensure in Texas is required; NBCOT certification preferred; current BCLS and Health Care Provider cards are also required to ensure readiness for clinical duties.

Qualifications

• Licensure by the Texas Executive Council of Physical and Occupational Therapy Examiners is required.
• NBCOT certification is preferred.
• Current American Heart Association, Basic Life Support and Health Care Provider cards required.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops and implements therapy programs for inpatients and outpatients.
• Provides supervision of patient care duties delegated to nonprofessional staff.
• Assist with managerial, administrative and educational duties as assigned by Team Leader.
• Participates with the health care team to maximize patient benefit and efficiency.
• Participates in educational programs and supervises assistants, aides, volunteers and students.

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Plans, develops and implements professionally competent, comprehensive individual and group treatment programs for inpatients and outpatients. Provides supervision of patient care duties delegated to non professional staff. Assists with managerial, administrative and educational duties as assigned by Team Leader. Performs professional, competent occupational therapy treatment programs and related documentation on all assigned patients in an efficient and timely manner. Participates with other members of the health care team to facilitate maximum patient benefit and efficiency. Participates in and contributes to educational programs. Assists with evaluation and supervision of assistants, aides, volunteers and students as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

One year experience as an Occupational Therapist is preferred.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

Licensure by the Texas Executive Council of Physical and Occupational Therapy Examiners as an Occupational Therapist is required. Certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc is preferred. Must have current American Heart Association, Basic Cardiac Life Support and Health Care Provider card.