Occupational Therapist - Per Diem

Ernest Health•Weslaco, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Occupational Therapist – Per Diem - Weslaco, Texas Join our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals who are focused on service excellence and providing top quality care! Weslaco Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Weslaco, Texas provides compassionate inpatient rehabilitative care to the Rio Grande Valley community. As a specialized rehabilitation hospital, we help patients recover from strokes, neurological injuries, orthopedic surgeries, and other disabling conditions through intensive, individualized therapy programs. Our team of rehabilitation experts – including physiatrists, therapists, and nursing staff – works closely with each patient to regain strength, mobility, and functional skills, using the latest therapy techniques and equipment. The hospital offers a welcoming, family-oriented atmosphere where Spanish and English are spoken to best serve our diverse patient population. Joint Commission-accredited and part of an award-winning regional network, Weslaco Regional Rehabilitation Hospital takes pride in delivering high-quality, culturally sensitive care that helps patients achieve remarkable recoveries. Weekday and Weekend hours available

Requirements

Graduate Degree from an accredited program in Occupational Therapy.
Current State Occupational Therapist License.
Current CPR
Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist required
Basic Life Support/CPR card required
Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in the care of patients in rehabilitation hospital setting preferred.
Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
Demonstrates competency in the provision of care according to established standards
Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
Effective organizational and time management skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Evaluates patients and helps them improve basic motor functions and reasoning abilities, but also compensate for permanent loss of function by teaching them to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments.
These patients may have conditions that are mentally, physically, developmentally, or emotionally disabling.
May also assist patients in selecting appropriate adaptive equipment and assistive devices.
Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.