Occupational Therapis Rehab

HCA Healthcare•El Paso, TX

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients with impaired activities of daily living, movement dysfunction, or pain resulting from injury, disease, or other health-related conditions. Treatment uses functional activity, physical agents, and therapeutic methods to help restore normal function after illness or injury. The primary patient populations include neuro, orthopedic, spine care, and pulmonary patients, including people with CVA/TIA, joint replacement, or fracture repair. The therapist assesses patients, develops individualized treatment plans and goals, reassesses progress, and identifies potential discharge needs. They select and apply appropriate occupational therapy techniques, activities, exercises, modalities, and rehabilitation equipment, modifying treatment when indicated to maximize progress. Documentation must be completed on the same day as the assessment, reassessment, or treatment and meet generally accepted professional standards. The position also involves directing Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, technicians, students, and volunteers; ensuring treatment plans and documentation are carried out correctly; and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team on patient status, discharge plans, equipment needs, recommendations, and other patient issues. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Licensed by the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners.
BCLS certification.
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of experience in any therapy setting; new graduates are accepted.
Knowledge of occupational therapy principles and practices, general anatomy and physiology, diseases and postsurgical conditions, body movements and functions, and medical terminology.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Perform patient assessments and reassessments according to unit policy, gathering pertinent subjective and objective information.
Formulate individualized assessments, treatment plans, goals, and plans of care based on each patient's needs.
Reassess patients according to department policy and take appropriate action based on the results.
Identify and document potential discharge needs.
Select and apply appropriate occupational therapy techniques, functional activities, exercises, and therapeutic modalities based on current clinical practice standards.
Select and use rehabilitation equipment safely and effectively.
Modify treatment programs when indicated to maximize patient progress.
Complete documentation on the same day as the assessment, reassessment, or treatment, meeting generally accepted professional standards.
Direct the activities of Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, technicians, students, and volunteers.
Ensure Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants correctly carry out treatment plans and documentation.
Initiate corrective action, in conjunction with the director, when supervised individuals fall below standards.
Communicate and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team regarding patient status, discharge plans, equipment needs, recommendations, and other patient issues.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services
Free counseling and referral services
Paid time off and paid family leave
Long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Flexible spending accounts
Preferred banking partnerships
Retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, and certification support
Dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
Fertility and family-building benefits
Adoption assistance
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans
Auto and home insurance
Legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts