Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Rehab
Conifer Health Solutions•San Antonio, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the administration, interpretation and evaluation of tests and measurements. The OT plans and modifies treatment programs for adult patients with clinical competency, as applicable.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy
- No previous work experience necessary.
- Possession of current Texas State license prior to orientation (for new graduates).
- Possession of current Texas State license (for all others).
- Must have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA); however, must have AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Clinical experience in variety of settings
- Hand Therapy
- Ergonomics
- Marketing and business familiarity.
- Spanish Proficiency
Responsibilities
- Interprets physician orders and requests interpretation as necessary
- Administers and interprets tests and measurements of patients
- Reviews patient charts and progress prior to treatment and modifies the treatment plan accordingly
- Develops functional goals based on patient and/or family expectations
- Instructs and involves patient, family, social worker, nursing staff and discharge planner in patient’s progress and discharge plans, participating in appropriate meetings.
- Ensures all documentation is legible, appropriate, concise and timely.
- Uses appropriate modalities and procedures correctly demonstrating knowledge of indications and contraindications
- Assures appropriate equipment performance prior to each use
- Organizes schedule to reflect patient priorities, needs of other staff, and the department needs and responsibilities
- Provides in-service to staff
- Provides clinical education for OT students
- Utilizes supportive personnel and supervises administration of treatment plans
- Informs supervisor of incidents, accidents, equipment failure or unusual physician or patient problems immediately, initiating appropriate action.
- Maintains a working knowledge of routine clerical procedures
- Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively
- Maintains safe environment
- Addresses patient population–specific needs
- Participates in Performance Improvement activities
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Career Level
Entry Level
