OT, Occupational Therapist - Physical Medicine - Full Time

CHRISTUS Health • Texarkana, TX

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About The Position

The position involves providing occupational therapy services, which includes evaluating patients, setting goals, planning programs, and treating patients according to physician's orders. The occupational therapist is responsible for maintaining required records and notes, directing technicians and support personnel, and assuming responsibility for occupational charges. Participation in educational programs and adherence to CHRISTUS St. Michael and departmental policies and procedures is also required.

Requirements

• Basic Computer Knowledge
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written.
• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program.
• New graduate entry level or any amount of experience in occupational therapy is acceptable.
• Maintains current Texas licensure/registration/certification and provides the hospital with proof of indicated requirements.
• BCLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintains consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.
• Performs patient care related duties to restore the patient to his/her maximum level of independence and function according to accepted standards of ethical conduct for the occupational therapist.
• Demonstrates clinical competencies in occupational therapist skills and techniques in a manner that promotes quality patient care.
• Participates in established inter-departmental and intra-departmental communication systems and methods to achieve departmental, hospital, and corporate goals.
• Maintains required records/documentation in a timely manner as specified in departmental policy and procedures manual.
• Participates in maintaining/improving the effectiveness of the services provided by the occupational therapy department.
• Participates in medical chart peer review, case record review, and utilization review as deemed necessary.
• Assumes responsibility for therapeutic equipment safety, operation, and maintenance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree