Supplemental Occupational Therapist, Katy

Memorial Hermann Health System•Katy, TX

About The Position

The Supplemental Occupational Therapist assesses patients and develops and initiates treatment plans based on evaluation findings. Evaluations may measure physical, cognitive, perceptual, and/or developmental skills as they relate to maximizing independence in occupational performance across the continuum of life. The role documents findings and progress and provides instruction to patients and caregivers. The therapist performs comprehensive evaluations, develops goals and plans of care, provides advanced occupational therapy treatments, and monitors patient progress. The position also includes supervising and mentoring staff and interns, serving as a clinical resource, supporting program development, and contributing to departmental and community activities. The therapist is expected to ensure safe, compassionate, personalized, and efficient care while meeting professional development and organizational standards.

Requirements

Bachelor's or graduate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university-based Occupational Therapy program.
Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners license.
Ability and willingness to mentor or train staff or supervise clinical interns.
Ability to commit to the elected commitment schedule, with flexibility in scheduling and movement within patient care areas when necessary.
Physical ability to occasionally to frequently lift up to 75–100 pounds and carry up to 30 pounds; prolonged standing; and frequent walking, stooping, and squatting.
Fine hand dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
Ability to receive oral and written communication and communicate verbally and in writing.
Visual ability to monitor instruments, computers, and equipment; recognize alphanumeric characters; distinguish colors; and observe physical characteristics.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience preferred.
Clinical leadership and expertise with a particular patient type or group, or experience enhancing an existing clinical program for that population.
Experience serving as a clinical resource for a hospital, system, or departmental committee or task force, or initiating or leading an ongoing departmental interest or study group.
Experience designing and implementing an original staff development program to facilitate other staff members’ clinical competencies.

Responsibilities

Perform complete, comprehensive evaluations of patients with a physician’s referral and accurately interpret evaluation findings.
Develop written plans of care, goals, and comprehensive programs based on evaluation findings.
Implement occupational therapy treatment programs and provide advanced treatments.
Demonstrate competency in advanced occupational therapy skills.
Periodically assess patients’ progress and adjust goals, plans, or programs as indicated.
Supervise assistants and rehabilitation technicians in relation to patient care and assist in supervising support staff.
Motivate and instruct patients and caregivers using appropriate methods.
Communicate effectively with patients, caregivers, professional colleagues, physicians, and insurance companies.
Manage time effectively and complete accurate, efficient medical-record and other documentation.
Serve as a clinical resource to staff, the hospital, community, and system or departmental committees and task forces.
Act as a clinical instructor to occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant interns.
Assist with departmental program development and demonstrate expertise in treating a particular patient population.
Participate in community service and functions as a representative of the profession.
Present relevant special topics in professional literature at clinic meetings, grand rounds, conferences, university settings, and meetings as delegated or requested.
Ensure safe care for patients, staff, and visitors and comply with organizational policies, procedures, standards, and budgetary specifications, including time, supply, productivity, and service-quality requirements.
Pursue required continuing education and skills competency, support department goals, and serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
Model Memorial Hermann service standards and provide safe, caring, personalized, and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
Perform other duties as assigned.