Occupational Therapist PRN Edinburg

South Texas Health System Edinburg; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas Health System Edinburg is seeking a Staff Occupational Therapist (OTR) to evaluate, plan, and provide occupational therapy services for patients with physical, cognitive, or psychosocial needs. You will use therapeutic activities, educate families, and coordinate care with the rehab team; some travel between facilities may be required.

The role emphasizes patient-centered rehabilitation, adherence to the hospital's policies, and ongoing professional development in line with state

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients within OT scope.
• Educate patients and plan rehabilitation programs.
• Utilize OT modalities and therapeutic exercises.
• Travel between facilities as needed.

Skills

Travel flexibility

Professional membership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy (preferred)

Job description

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Required to travel as needed
2. Membership in professional organization preferred
3. 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:

1. Bachelors degree required, Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy perferred.
2. Current Licensure in the State of Texas as Occupational Therapist required.
3. Clinical experience preferred
4. 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.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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