Description
Summary :
Provides occupational therapy services. Evaluates
patients, sets goals, plans programs, and treats patients according
assists with directing technicians and support personnel, assumes
responsibility for occupational charges; participates in
educational programs; follows all CHRISTUS St. Michael and
departmental policy and procedures.
Responsibilities :
Maintains consistency with Administrative and
Departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude,
attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and
reliability.
Performs patient care-related
duties in order to restore the patient to his / her maximum level of
independence and function according to accepted standards of
ethical conduct for the occupational
therapist.
Clinical competencies in
occupational therapist skills and techniques are demonstrated 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 on a
timely manner as specified in departmental policy and procedures
manual.
Participated 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.
Requirements : Education / Skills
Basic
Computer Knowledge
Ability to communicate
effectively, both verbally and
written.
Graduate of an accredited occupational
therapy program.
Experience
/ >
New graduate entry level or any
amount of experience in occupational therapy is
acceptable.
Licenses, Registrations,
or Certifications
Maintains current
Texas licensure / registration / certification and provides the
hospital with proof of indicated
requirements.
BCLS
certification.
Work
Schedule : PRN
Work Type : Per Diem As
Needed
Occupational Therapist Ot Prn • Texarkana, TX, US