Occupational Therapist - Physical Therapy

CHRISTUS Health•Sulphur Springs, TX

About The Position

Provides occupational therapy services by evaluating patients, setting goals, planning programs, and treating patients according to physician orders. Maintains required records and notes, assists with directing technicians and support personnel, assumes responsibility for occupational therapy charges, participates in educational programs, and follows CHRISTUS St. Michael and departmental policies and procedures. Performs patient-care duties to help restore patients to their maximum level of independence and function, following accepted ethical standards for occupational therapists. Demonstrates clinical competencies and techniques in a manner that promotes quality patient care. Participates in departmental and interdepartmental communication, service improvement, peer review, case record review, and utilization review as needed. Ensures therapeutic equipment is safe, properly operated, and maintained.

Requirements

Basic computer knowledge.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program.
Current Texas licensure, registration, or certification, with proof provided to the hospital.
BCLS certification.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients, set goals, plan programs, and provide treatment according to physician orders.
Maintain required patient records, notes, and documentation in a timely manner.
Assist with directing technicians and support personnel.
Assume responsibility for occupational therapy charges.
Participate in educational programs.
Follow CHRISTUS St. Michael and departmental policies and procedures, including standards for behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.
Provide patient care to help restore patients to their maximum level of independence and function according to accepted ethical standards.
Demonstrate occupational therapy clinical competencies and techniques in a manner that promotes quality patient care.
Participate in established interdepartmental and intradepartmental communication systems and methods to support departmental, hospital, and corporate goals.
Participate in maintaining and improving the effectiveness of occupational therapy services.
Participate in medical chart peer review, case record review, and utilization review as needed.
Ensure therapeutic equipment is safe, properly operated, and maintained.