Job Title : Occupational Therapist
Location : Galveston, TX
Pay Package breakdown :
Weekly gross : $2,280
Stipend : $1,288
W2 : $24.80
Duration : 13 week
Shift : Monday Friday, 8 : 00 AM 5 : 00 PM (1-hour lunch)
Guaranteed Hours : 40 hours / week
Position Summary :
Hiring for skilled and compassionate Occupational Therapist to provide evaluation and therapeutic intervention to patients within an acute care setting. The OT will be responsible for planning and delivering high-quality occupational therapy services, ensuring adherence to clinical standards and legal guidelines. The position requires collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to support optimal patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities :
- Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Implement therapeutic programs aimed at improving patients' ability to perform daily activities.
- Document patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers on therapy plans and strategies.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other therapists as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, policies, and standards of practice.
- Serve as a patient advocate and uphold the ethical standards of the profession.
Requirements :
Education : Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program (Required)Licensure : Current Occupational Therapy license in the State of Texas (Required)Certifications : BLS (Required), ACLS (Preferred)Experience :Minimum 3 years' experience as an Occupational Therapist
Acute care experience in a Level 1 Trauma Center strongly preferredTravel Assignments : Not required but preferred (minimum 1 assignment preferred)