OT, Occupational Therapist - Physical Medicine - Full Time at Christus Health summary:
The Occupational Therapist evaluates patients, develops and implements treatment plans to restore functional independence, and documents patient progress. They ensure compliance with departmental policies, maintain therapeutic equipment, and collaborate with medical staff to support patient care quality. This role requires an accredited occupational therapy degree, current licensure, and effective communication skills in a full-time setting.
Description 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
- Maintains current Texas licensure/registration/certification and provides the hospital with proof of indicated requirements.
- BCLS certification.
Work Schedule:
MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE
Work Type:
Full Time
Keywords:
occupational therapy, patient care, rehabilitation, treatment planning, medical documentation, licensed occupational therapist, BCLS certification, physical medicine, therapeutic equipment, healthcare services