Occupational Therapist (OT)

Parkview Health • Bryan, TX

7h • Onsite

About The Position

This position works in Outpatient, Inpatient, and Peds settings. Provides professional patient care and practices occupational therapy by evaluating, planning, implementing and documenting treatment. Assesses plans and carries out programs of purposeful activity designed to assist in the rehabilitation of medically necessary patients as prescribed by the physician. Bases selection of activities from physician's prescription, history, evaluation findings, experience and interests of the patient; plans and directs special diversional or educational events for patients. Instructs and collaborates with occupational therapy assistants regarding treatment procedures to be utilized. Supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA/OTA) in carrying out an OT program or selected parts of it. Completes all documentation and billing in a timely and acceptable manner. All care is provided in accordance with the philosophy and essential functions of the rehabilitation department, the Joint Commission, State Practice Acts, and the American Occupational Therapy Association.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy with a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree if graduated before 1/1/2002; Master’s degree required if graduated after 1/1/2002.
• International candidates must be a graduate of an accredited school and possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Hold or be eligible to receive an Occupational Therapy license in the state where services will be provided within the first 90 days of employment.
• Certified in CPR or become certified within the first 90 days of employment.
• Maintain all certifications and licensure according to the expiration date.
• Valid driver’s license if assigned to drive a company vehicle.
• Proof of insurance if assigned to drive a personal vehicle.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds; 100 pounds shared lifting.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to work at other locations as assigned.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree is preferred.
• American Occupational Therapy Association membership preferred.
• Work experience preferred, but not required, other than clinical experience within educational training program.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan, implement, and document patient treatment.
• Assess, plan, and carry out purposeful activity programs for patient rehabilitation as prescribed by a physician.
• Select activities based on physician's prescription, patient history, evaluation findings, experience, and patient interests.
• Plan and direct special diversional or educational events for patients.
• Instruct and collaborate with occupational therapy assistants regarding treatment procedures.
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA/OTA) in carrying out OT programs.
• Complete all documentation and billing in a timely and acceptable manner.
• Provide care in accordance with departmental philosophy, Joint Commission standards, State Practice Acts, and AOTA guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level