Occupational Therapist – Rehab Therapy

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Summary:

Provides occupational therapy services. Evaluates patients, sets goals, plans programs and treats patients according to the physician’s orders; maintains required records and notes; assists with directing technicians and support personnel, assumes responsibility for occupational charges; participates in educational programs; follow all CHRISTUS St. Michael and departmental policy and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Maintains consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.
• Performs patients care related duties in order to restore the patient to his/her maximum level of independence and function according to accepted standards of ethical conduct for the occupational therapist.
• Clinical competencies in occupational therapist skills and techniques are demonstrated in a manner that promotes quality patient care.
• Participates in established inter-departmental and intra-departmental communication systems and methods to achieve departmental, hospital and corporate goals.
• Maintains required records/documentation on a timely manner as specified in departmental policy and procedures manual.
• Participated in maintaining/improving the effectiveness of the services provided by the occupational therapy department.
• Participates in medical chart peer review, case record review and utilization review as deemed necessary.
• Assumes responsibility for therapeutic equipment safety, operation and maintenance.

Requirements:

education/Skills

• Basic Computer Knowledge
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written.
• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program.

experience

• New graduate entry level or any amount of experience in occupational therapy is acceptable.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program.
• Maintains current Texas licensure/registration/certification and provides the hospital with proof of indicated requirements.
• BCLS certification.

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed

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