Occupational Therapist - PRN Weekday

Ernest Health•Weslaco, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Weslaco Regional Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a per diem Occupational Therapist in Weslaco, Texas. The hospital provides inpatient rehabilitative care for patients recovering from strokes, neurological injuries, orthopedic surgeries, and other disabling conditions. Its rehabilitation team delivers intensive, individualized therapy to help patients regain strength, mobility, and functional skills. The hospital serves a diverse population in a family-oriented setting where Spanish and English are spoken. The Occupational Therapist evaluates patients and helps improve basic motor and reasoning abilities. The role also helps patients compensate for permanent loss of function by teaching them to perform tasks in daily living and working environments, and may involve assisting patients in selecting adaptive equipment and assistive devices. The therapist integrates the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice. Weekday and weekend hours are available.

Requirements

Graduate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
Current state Occupational Therapist license.
Current CPR or Basic Life Support/CPR card.
Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
Understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
Competency in providing care according to established standards.
Ability to apply age-specific standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines when caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
Effective organizational and time-management skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection-control standards.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience caring for patients in a rehabilitation hospital setting.
Passion for patient care and the ability to work collaboratively and motivate patients toward the best outcomes.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients and help them improve basic motor functions and reasoning abilities.
Teach patients to compensate for permanent loss of function by performing tasks in their daily living and working environments.
Assist patients in selecting appropriate adaptive equipment and assistive devices, as needed.
Integrate the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.