Occupational Therapist

Hunt Regional Healthcare•Greenville, TX

About The Position

Responsible for delivering and documenting professional occupational therapy services to agency patients in accordance with an established physician plan of care, applicable licensure and certification requirements, occupational therapy laws, and agency policies and procedures. The Occupational Therapist evaluates patients, develops and implements appropriate therapy plans with physician approval, documents progress, and participates in discharge planning. The role supervises and instructs occupational therapy assistants and aides, collaborates with patients, families, physicians, and staff, and contributes to staff education and performance improvement. The position may require extended hours, varied schedules, and floating to different departments.

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 available transportation, and proof of current automobile liability insurance.
Current CPR certification.
Evidence of current registration by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to meet minimum hiring standards.
Able to meet physical demands including standing, walking, bending, lifting, and transferring, potentially including lifting or positioning patients.
Able to use good judgment, demonstrate patience, maintain a professional demeanor, and sustain concentration in a busy and stressful environment.
Able to work varied hours and schedules.
Corrected vision and hearing within the normal range.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients within 72 hours and complete initial evaluations.
Plan appropriate therapy programs and initiate or adjust plans of care as patient conditions dictate, with physician approval.
Establish short- 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 of daily living, including self-care.
Build positive working relationships with rehabilitation and hospital staff, physicians, patients, and family members.
Seek medical advice as necessary and verify physician orders before treatment.
Maintain and submit required patient documentation in a timely manner, including evaluations, daily progress notes, teaching and patient/family responses, and discharge summaries.
Participate in discharge planning and confer with physicians and staff, documenting pertinent information and recommendations.
Orient, instruct, and direct assistants and aides; explain the established plan of care and changes; provide procedure instruction; and supervise care they render.
Plan and conduct lectures and training programs on occupational therapy and related topics for staff, medical personnel, students, and community groups.
Attend continuing education programs, in-services, and staff meetings as requested; conduct staff in-services as requested.
Foster professional relationships through educational programs and training.
Participate in performance improvement activities.
Adhere to the HMHD Compliance Plan and Code of Conduct, complete and understand required compliance training, and comply with HIPAA standards.
Use critical thinking and evidence-based solutions, gather and review information to prevent errors, pursue learning and growth, and follow safety regulations.
Maintain patient confidentiality, use service etiquette, act as an employee ambassador, and use AIDET with internal and external customers.
Solve problems, use company resources responsibly, perform work timely and accurately, and keep public areas neat and supplies properly returned.
Support the team through good attendance, professional appearance, cooperation, meaningful communication, and respect for coworkers.
Be willing to float to different departments for occupational therapy services.