Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Rehab (Southwest)

Memorial Hermann Health System•Houston, TX

10d

About The Position

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team. Job Summary $5,000 EMPLOYEE REFERRAL BONUS Memorial Hermann is here to support your professional development and career aspirations every step of the way. - Make a real impact in an environment where lifting up our community, and each other, is a priority. - Leverage continuing education assistance through Learn Well to help get you where you want to go. - Feel supported by benefits like DailyPay, easy, on-demand access to money you’ve already earned. FT Days (Mon-Fri) Rotating weekends Will work primarily inpatient rehab with flexibility to float to acute care. Assesses patients then develop and initiate treatment plan based on the results of the evaluation. The evaluation may include measurement of physical, cognitive, perceptual and/or developmental skill as they relate to maximizing level of independence in the occupational performance areas along the continuum of life. Provide direct patient care. Documents findings, progress and instruction to patients and caregivers. Assists Level III occupational therapists and leadership with program development. Serves as resource to staff OT’s. Provides training and guidance to students and interns. Responsible for patient care performed by assistants and rehabilitation technicians. Job Description

Requirements

Education: Bachelors or degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university-based Occupational Therapy program
Licenses/Certifications: Current License to practice Occupational Therapy by the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners license required.
Current Certification in Basic Life Support
Experience/Knowledge/Skills: At least two (2) years clinical experience required or completion of an accredited residency/fellowship program.
The position requires occasional to frequent lifting up to 75-100 pounds and carrying of up to 30 pounds; prolonged standing; frequent walking, stooping and squatting
Fine hand dexterity, eye-hand coordination, the ability to receive oral and written communication, and to communicate verbally and in writing are also necessary
The visual ability to monitor instruments, computers and equipment, recognize alphanumeric characters, distinguish colors and observe physical characteristics are essential to this position

Responsibilities

Assesses patients then develop and initiate treatment plan based on the results of the evaluation.
The evaluation may include measurement of physical, cognitive, perceptual and/or developmental skill as they relate to maximizing level of independence in the occupational performance areas along the continuum of life.
Provide direct patient care.
Documents findings, progress and instruction to patients and caregivers.
Assists Level III occupational therapists and leadership with program development.
Serves as resource to staff OT’s.
Provides training and guidance to students and interns.
Responsible for patient care performed by assistants and rehabilitation technicians.