OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (80585)

Regency Integrated Health Services • Laredo, TX

23d

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist (OT) conducts assessments and reassessments of rehabilitation needs and potential. The OT conducts plans, implements, and supervises therapeutic programs which include patient teaching and therapeutic activities to improve or restore physical functions, sensory-integrative functions, and greater independence in activities of daily living.

Requirements

• Graduate of a curriculum in Occupational Therapy accredited jointly by the committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association awarding a Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Current licensed by the state of Texas to practice as a Occupational Therapist.
• Two years appropriate experience as an Occupational Therapist required.
• Must have a car with current insurance coverage and a State driver’s license.
• Must be able to adapt to client status and needs as directed.

Nice To Haves

• Two-year experience as an Occupational Therapist in home health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts assessments and reassessments of the patient’s level of function by applying diagnostic and prognostic procedures.
• Plans, implements, and supervises an individualized therapeutic program designed to restore physical function, sensory-integrative functions, or greater independence in activities of daily living.
• Coordinates and collaborates with the Rehab Director, or designed professional, to ensure integration of the therapeutic program in the plan of care.
• Guides and teaches the patient in his/her use of therapeutic, compensatory, creative, and self-care activities for the purpose of improving function and increasing independence in activities of daily living.
• Observes, records, and reports the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient’s condition or treatment.
• Documents the extent of the patient’s involvement in the decision affecting his/her care.
• Instructs other agency personnel and patients family members in certain phases of occupational therapy in which they may safely and effectively assist the patient.
• Participates in patient case conferences to coordinate the patient’s plan of care and promote positive therapeutic outcome.
• Participates in continuous assessment and evaluation of the agency via Quarterly Record Review, or the quality Assurance/ Improvement Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees