Occupational Therapist — Rehab & Education Specialist (PRN)

CHRISTUS Health; Landa Park Estates (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide services to inpatients and outpatients with assessment, planning and implementation of treatment plans, plus follow-up and discharge planning. The role involves supervising OT/OT Assistant student programs, rehab technicians and volunteers, and coordinating with medical staff.

Responsibilities include comprehensive evaluations, individualized goal-driven plans, documentation, and active participation in conferences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Licensed as an Occupational Therapist by the Texas State Board.
• BLS certification required; pre-employment health screening.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive diagnostic evaluations of physical, cognitive and daily living abilities.
• Develops and implements individualized treatment plans with measurable goals.
• Documents initial evaluations, daily/weekly progress notes and discharge summaries.
• Participates in patient care conferences and family conferences.
• Counsels patients and families; completes discharge planning and education.
• Supervises OT/OT Assistant students, rehab technicians and volunteers.
• Supports department operations and performance improvement activities.
• Establishes referrals and maintains connections with community resources.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/Doctoral in Occupational Therapy

Job description

CHRISTUS Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide services to inpatients and outpatients with assessment, planning and implementation of treatment plans, plus follow-up and discharge planning. The role involves supervising OT/OT Assistant student programs, rehab technicians and volunteers, and coordinating with medical staff.

Responsibilities include comprehensive evaluations, individualized goal-driven plans, documentation, and active participation in conferences.