Occupational Therapist: Restore Independence

Pivot Rehabilitation; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Short-term disability

Life Insurance

Tuition & CEU reimbursement

Rewards & Recognition

Job summary

Pivot Rehabilitation in Port Arthur, TX is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients with physical, developmental, cognitive, or functional limitations. You will develop individualized plans to improve daily living activities, promote independence, and enhance quality of life.

Role involves supervising OTAssistants, coordinating with physicians and care teams, and ensuring thorough documentation and compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Occupational Therapy.
• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the applicable state of practice.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong problem-solving skills necessary to assess patient needs and implement effective therapeutic interventions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with patients, family members, facility staff, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Ability to meet health, licensing, and employment requirements.
• Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Screen, evaluate, and treat patients requiring occupational therapy services.
• Complete comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations utilizing appropriate assessment tools and clinical procedures.
• Review patient records, diagnoses, medical history, precautions, and contraindications to support treatment planning.
• Establish measurable goals and develop individualized treatment plans that maximize patient independence and functional performance.
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants and Rehabilitation Technicians in accordance with state practice regulations.
• Communicate evaluation findings, treatment plans, and patient progress to patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare teams to implement, monitor, and revise plans of care based on patient progress and clinical needs.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation including evaluations, treatment records, care plan updates, discharge summaries, and billing-related records.
• Participate in patient care conferences, rehabilitation meetings, care coordination activities, and discharge planning efforts.
• Educate caregivers and family members regarding patient-specific maintenance programs and therapeutic techniques.
• Serve as a clinical preceptor for occupational therapy educational programs as assigned.
• Ensure compliance with occupational therapy practice standards, regulatory requirements, productivity expectations, and patient safety initiatives.

Skills

English communication

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

OT licensure

Health/life safety compliance

Education

Accredited OT program

Job description

Pivot Rehabilitation in Port Arthur, TX is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients with physical, developmental, cognitive, or functional limitations. You will develop individualized plans to improve daily living activities, promote independence, and enhance quality of life.

Role involves supervising OTAssistants, coordinating with physicians and care teams, and ensuring thorough documentation and compliance with standards.