Occupational Therapist - Per Diem

Ernest Health•Lubbock, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Trustpoint Rehabilitation Hospital of Lubbock is seeking a per diem Occupational Therapist for its 93-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital, which provides adult and pediatric care for patients with stroke, brain and spinal cord injuries, orthopedic trauma, and other complex medical conditions. The hospital’s mission is to provide compassionate, individualized care that helps patients of all ages regain independence and achieve their best outcomes. The Occupational Therapist evaluates patients and helps improve basic motor functions and reasoning abilities. The role also helps patients compensate for permanent loss of function by teaching them to perform tasks in daily living and working environments. Patients may have conditions that are mentally, physically, developmentally, or emotionally disabling. The therapist may assist patients in selecting appropriate adaptive equipment and assistive devices, and integrates the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.

Requirements

Graduate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
Current state Occupational Therapist license.
Current Basic Life Support/CPR card.
Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
Understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
Competency in providing care according to established standards.
Ability to apply age-specific standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines when caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
Effective organizational and time-management skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection-control standards.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience caring for patients in a rehabilitation hospital setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients and help improve basic motor functions and reasoning abilities.
Teach patients to compensate for permanent loss of function by performing tasks in their daily living and working environments.
Assist patients in selecting appropriate adaptive equipment and assistive devices.
Integrate the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.