Occupational Therapist PRN Edinburg

South Texas Health System; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas Health System in Edinburg, Texas seeks a Staff Occupational Therapist (OTR) to evaluate and treat patients with physical injuries, cognitive issues, and developmental disorders. The role includes planning, education, and implementing OT modalities; some travel between facilities may be required.

Ideal candidates hold a Texas OT license, a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred), and clinical experience; BLCS certification is required per unit needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy preferred.
• Current Licensure in the State of Texas as Occupational Therapist required.
• Clinical experience preferred.
• Must have and maintain current BLCS certification per unit needs.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and assess patients and plan OT interventions.
• Administer occupational therapy modalities and therapeutic procedures.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans.
• Coordinate care and travel between facilities as needed.

Skills

Travel as needed

Compliance awareness

Clinical teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Texas OT licensure

Clinical experience

BLCS certification

Tools

BLCS Certification

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Staff Occupational Therapist (OTR) is responsible for evaluation/assessment, treatment, education, planning, utilization of exercises including administering occupational therapy modalities, treatment, and rehabilitative procedures for individuals limited by physical injury or illness, a dysfunctional condition, cognitive impairment, psychosocial dysfunction, mental illness, a developmental or learning disability whether due to trauma, illness, or condition present at birth. Some travel may be required in the provision of services between facilities and job functions. This position summary contains the most relevant duties, responsibilities and does not exclude other assignments not mentioned.

Responsibilities

Staff Occupational Therapist (OTR) is responsible for evaluation/assessment, treatment, education, planning, utilization of exercises including administering occupational therapy modalities, treatment, and rehabilitative procedures for individuals limited by physical injury or illness, a dysfunctional condition, cognitive impairment, psychosocial dysfunction, mental illness, a developmental or learning disability whether due to trauma, illness, or condition present at birth. Some travel may be required in the provision of services between facilities and job functions. This position summary contains the most relevant duties, responsibilities and does not exclude other assignments not mentioned.

Qualifications

• Required to travel as needed
• Membership in professional organization preferred
• Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer.

Education / Licensure

• Bachelors degree required, Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy perferred.
• Current Licensure in the State of Texas as Occupational Therapist required.
• Clinical experience preferred
• Must have and maintain current BLCS certification, according to unit specific needs. Certification must be in accordance with the curriculum of the AHA, for Healthcare Provider’s Program.

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