Occupational Therapist Outpatient

HCA • Austin, TX

326d

About The Position

We are seeking a(an) Occupational Therapist for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply! The Occupational Therapist provides high-quality, patient-centered care by managing the complete process of occupational therapeutic care of an assigned group of patients, in coordination with the physician and the patient care team. The Occupational Therapist completes patient assessments, and participates in developing and implementing individualized care plans, focusing on goal achievement, patient engagement, and positive patient experience. The Occupational Therapist provides or directs a majority of the patient's physical therapy to support patients throughout home health and the continuum of care.

Requirements

• Previous experience - preferred
• Brain injury experience - preferred
• Outpatient neuro experience - preferred
• Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy
• Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy - preferred
• Licensed Occupational Therapist by the Texas State Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required as per St. David's Healthcare policy

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluations and treatment interventions within the scope of practice established by law and professional code of ethics.
• Assess and evaluate therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status.
• Participate in patient placement and in the development of the total plan of care.
• Provide purposeful and skilled interaction care.
• Use procedures and techniques to produce a change in condition/function consistent with the physician's plan of care.
• Observe and report patient's reaction to treatment and changes in patient's condition.
• Communicate pertinent payor needs/requirements to physician, treatment team, patient and patient's family in a timely manner.
• Prioritize caseload, determine daily staffing needs and coordinate assignments/handoffs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees