Occupational Therapist - Per Diem

Ernest Health•Laredo, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Laredo Rehabilitation Hospital in Laredo, Texas is seeking a per diem Occupational Therapist to provide care in an inpatient rehabilitation setting. The hospital serves patients recovering from serious injuries and illnesses, including stroke, brain and spinal cord injuries, orthopedic injuries, and other complex conditions. Care is delivered by a multidisciplinary team, with treatment plans tailored to patients’ needs and cultural backgrounds. The Occupational Therapist evaluates patients and helps them improve motor functions and reasoning abilities. The role also supports patients in compensating for permanent loss of function by teaching tasks for daily living and work, and may include helping patients select adaptive equipment and assistive devices. The therapist integrates the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice. Weekday and weekend hours are available.

Requirements

Graduate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
Current state Occupational Therapist license.
Current CPR or 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.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients and help them improve basic motor functions and reasoning abilities.
Teach patients with permanent loss of function to perform 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.