OT, Occupational Therapist - Physical Medicine - FullTime

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; follow 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

patients 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 : MULTIPLE SHIFTS

AVAILABLE

Work Type : Full Time