Occupational Therapist

Ascension•Kyle, TX

14d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for an Occupational Therapist in Acute Care at Ascension Hays in Kyle, Texas. The position is PRN (as needed). The therapist will evaluate and treat patients with physical, emotional, cognitive, and/or psychosocial deficits. They will assess a patient's ability to safely and effectively perform independent living skills, design and implement appropriate treatment plans, and document patient progress. The role also involves educating patients and families, planning for discharge, and overseeing the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians.

Requirements

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Occupational Therapy (OT) credentialed from the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
Bachelor's degree required.

Nice To Haves

Master's OR Doctorate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat patients with physical, emotional, cognitive and/or psychosocial deficits.
Assess patient's ability to safely and effectively perform independent living skills.
Design the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment.
Implement the treatment plan using appropriate modalities.
Document findings of patient progress.
Monitor and modify the plan of care as needed.
Seek consultation as necessary.
Educate the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits.
Plan and/or assist with patient discharge from therapy services and provide information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs.
Oversee the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy 3-Technicians according to established regulations and practice standards.