Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapist (OT)

Garden Oaks Health & Rehab • Houston, TX

7d

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist evaluates patients with cognitive, functional, and activities of daily living (ADL)-related impairments and develops individualized plans of care. The role uses ADL retraining, therapeutic activities and exercises, modalities, and supportive or assistive devices, with interventions adjusted according to patient progress. The Occupational Therapist also provides patient and family education, recommends durable medical equipment (DME), completes clinical documentation, and participates in discharge planning. The role may include supervising and supporting occupational therapy assistants (OTAs), rehabilitation aides, and students as appropriate. The therapist collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and adheres to NBCOT/AOTA standards and applicable state practice requirements.

Requirements

• Active Texas Occupational Therapist (OT) license.
• Minimum of 1 year of recent Occupational Therapy experience.
• LTC or rehabilitation experience.
• Experience evaluating patients with cognitive, functional, and ADL-related impairments.
• Proficiency with ADL retraining, therapeutic activities and exercises, modalities, and supportive or assistive devices.
• Strong skills developing individualized plans of care and modifying interventions based on patient progress.
• Experience with patient/family education, DME recommendations, clinical documentation, and discharge planning.
• Ability to supervise and support OTAs, rehabilitation aides, and students as appropriate.
• Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Adherence to NBCOT/AOTA standards and applicable state practice requirements.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients with cognitive, functional, and ADL-related impairments.
• Develop individualized plans of care and modify interventions based on patient progress.
• Provide ADL retraining, therapeutic activities and exercises, modalities, and supportive or assistive devices.
• Educate patients and families.
• Make DME recommendations.
• Complete clinical documentation and participate in discharge planning.
• Supervise and support OTAs, rehabilitation aides, and students as appropriate.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Adhere to NBCOT/AOTA standards and applicable state practice requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed