OT, Occupational Therapist - Texarkana - PRN

Description

Summary :

Provides occupational therapy services. Evaluates

patients, sets goals, plans programs, and treats patients according

• to the physician’s orders; maintains required records and notes;

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