Occupational Therapist

Hunt Regional Healthcare•Greenville, TX

About The Position

Responsible for delivering and documenting professional occupational therapy services to agency patients according to an established physician plan of care, applicable licensure and certification requirements, professional occupational therapy acts, and agency policies and procedures. The Occupational Therapist evaluates patients, plans and provides therapy, monitors progress, supports discharge planning, and supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants and Aides. The role may require working extended hours and varied schedules, and a willingness to float to different departments for Occupational Therapy services.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy.
At least one year of clinical Occupational Therapy experience in an acute care or rehabilitation setting, with exposure to geriatric and medical/surgical patients.
Current Occupational Therapy licensure as required by the State of Texas.
Valid Texas driver's license, dependable and available transportation, and proof of current automobile liability insurance.
CPR certification.
Evidence of current registration by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to meet minimum hiring standards.
Ability to meet physical demands that include standing, walking, bending, lifting, and transferring, potentially including lifting or positioning patients.
Ability to use good judgment, demonstrate patience, maintain a professional demeanor, and sustain concentration in a busy and stressful environment.
Corrected vision and hearing to the normal range.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients within 72 hours and complete initial evaluations.
Plan an appropriate therapy program with approval of the attending physician.
Initiate and adjust the plan of care as the patient's condition dictates, in accordance with physician approval.
Establish short-term and long-term goals and document progress toward them.
Treat patients to relieve pain, develop or restore functional capability, and maintain maximum performance.
Direct and assist patients with active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, and functional activities such as self-care and activities of daily living.
Verify physician orders before initiating treatment.
Complete timely daily progress notes, document teaching and patient or family responses, and complete discharge summaries.
Participate in discharge planning and confer with physicians and staff as necessary, documenting pertinent information and recommendations.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with rehabilitation and hospital staff, physicians, patients, and patients' family members; seek medical advice as necessary.
Orient, instruct, and direct Assistants' and Aides' work activities; explain the established plan of care and ongoing changes, provide procedure instruction, and supervise care rendered.
Plan and conduct lectures and training programs on Occupational Therapy and related topics for staff, students, and community groups.
Attend continuing education programs, in-services, and staff meetings as requested; conduct staff in-services as requested.
Participate in performance improvement activities and foster professional relationships through educational programs and training.
Demonstrate adherence to the HMHD Compliance Plan and Code of Conduct; attend and demonstrate proficiency in required corporate integrity and compliance training; comply with HIPAA standards.
Meet quality, service, fiscal, and people behavioral expectations, including using critical thinking, following safety regulations, maintaining patient confidentiality, communicating professionally, and using company resources responsibly.
Be willing to float to different departments to provide Occupational Therapy services.