Occupational Therapist PRN Heart

South Texas Health System; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in McAllen, Texas is seeking a Staff Occupational Therapist (OTR) responsible for evaluating patients and administering targeted therapy. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree and required Texas licensure, with preferences for further expertise and certifications. The role involves planning and executing treatment strategies to support patients with physical and cognitive impairments, contributing to their rehabilitation and recovery. Travel may be required between facilities in a dynamic healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Current Licensure as Occupational Therapist in Texas is mandatory.
• Clinical experience in occupational therapy preferred.
• Bachelors degree required, Masters preferred.
• BLCS certification must be maintained per unit needs.
• Clinical experience in therapy settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with physical injuries or illnesses.
• Plan and administer occupational therapy modalities.
• Educate patients on treatment and rehabilitation procedures.
• Coordinate care and participate in inter-facility treatment plans.

Skills

Commitment to compliance

Travel flexibility

Compliance & ethics awareness

Education

Bachelors degree

Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy

Current Licensure in Texas

Current BCLS certification

Clinical experience preferred

Job description

Overview

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

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.

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