Occupational Therapist - Physical Therapy
About The Position
CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline is an acute care medical facility overlooking Corpus Christi Bay, offering diagnostic and surgical specialty services, including cardiac, cancer, and stroke care. It also has a Level II Trauma Center and is a teaching facility affiliated with the Texas A&M University System Health and Science Center College of Medicine. The Occupational Therapist plans, organizes, and conducts occupational therapy programs involving sensorimotor, educational, recreational, and social activities to help patients regain physical or mental functioning or adjust to handicaps. The therapist teaches patients skills and techniques needed to participate in activities, evaluates patient responses to programs, and prepares progress reports.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy.
- Master’s degree required.
- Knowledge of the American Occupational Therapy Association Code of Ethics and the Guide to Occupational Therapy Practice.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Current license from the Texas Board of Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy Examiners.
- American Heart Association BLS CPR certification.
Nice To Haves
- Occupational therapy experience is preferred; new graduates are accepted.
Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, and conduct occupational therapy programs designed to help patients regain physical or mental functioning or adjust to handicaps.
- Teach patients skills and techniques needed to participate in activities.
- Evaluate patients’ reactions to therapy programs and prepare progress reports.
- Utilize and supervise volunteers, students, support staff, and assistants involved in occupational therapy services.
- Interpret and implement physician orders and provide safe care to customers.
- Protect confidential information and communicate professionally.
- Use time and resources economically and create a positive work and therapy environment.
- Perform other diverse duties as requested.
