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Uhs•Amarillo, TX

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About The Position

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495 bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities, to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work. A hospital is only as good as its employees. That's why we're looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values. Visit us online at: https://www.nwths.com/careers Position: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST Assists the coordinator in the coordination and integration of Occupational Therapy into inter-departmental and intra-departmental services Exhibits effective leadership skills through planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating departmental functions in relation to the UHS and the NWTHS vision, mission, strategic goals and values and in accordance with JCAHO's leadership standards About Universal Health Services One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Requirements

Current state licensure as an Occupational Therapist
BLS from the American Heart Association (or obtained during orientation) and maintain certification throughout employment
Ability to read, write and converse in English
Ability to communicate with patients, families, staff, physicians, support agencies, vendors and others
Ability to evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions
Ability to respond to pages
Ability to lift and transfer patients exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds frequently
Ability to tolerate prolonged walking, standing and/or sitting
Has sensory skills to differentiate clinical signs and symptoms
Ability to remain calm and composed under stress, including emergency response to patient incidents

Responsibilities

Performs patient assessment
Establishes plan of care
Provides care in accordance with physicians' orders and established plan of care
Assesses educational needs of the patient, family, care giver or significant other and provides education to meet those needs
Plans for discharge
Communicates with patient, family, care givers, significant others and members of the healthcare team to promote maximum benefit of care
Assesses the effectiveness of the treatment given and modifies treatment to achieve goals

Benefits

Retention Bonus Program if offered.
Loan Forgiveness Program if offered.
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

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