Occupational Therapist PRN Mcallen

Universal Health Services, Inc.; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. is seeking a Staff Occupational Therapist (OTR) to evaluate, treat, educate, and plan rehabilitative care for individuals with physical, cognitive, or psychosocial limitations.

The role involves administering OT modalities and exercises and may require travel between facilities. The ideal candidate holds Texas licensure as an OT, has or is pursuing a master's degree in OT, and possesses clinical experience; BLCS certification is required per unit needs and

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate commitment to the Compliance Program and Code of Conduct
• Current Licensure in the State of Texas as Occupational Therapist required
• Clinical experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree required, Master's Degree preferred in Occupational Therapy
• BLCS certification required or maintained as per unit needs (AHA Healthcare Provider)

Responsibilities

• Evaluate/assess patients and plan OT treatment
• Provide education and rehabilitation as part of occupational therapy
• Administer occupational therapy modalities and therapeutic procedures
• Utilize exercises and other modalities to improve functional ability
• Willingness to travel between facilities as needed

Skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

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.
• Bachelors degree required, Masters 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, according to unit specific needs. Certification must be in accordance with the curriculum of the AHA, for Healthcare Provider’s Program.

Equal Employment Opportunity 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.