Occupational Therapist

The Occupational Therapist assumes responsibility and accountability for patients and provides occupational therapy evaluations/re-evaluations, modalities, and treatments in accordance with established hospital/department policies and procedures and within an occupational therapist’s scope of practice. Accurately assesses patients’ needs; identifies and initiates appropriate occupational therapy interventions; provides patient and family teaching; and works cooperatively with other patient-team personnel and maintain standards of professional occupational therapy practice and interdisciplinary teamwork.

Adolescents, Adults and Geriatrics

Current Texas License and registered with the American Occupational Therapy Association; graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program; 1 year experience preferred but new graduates are accepted. Current CPR.

• Knowledge of and ability to practice within the scope of Occupational Therapy
• Knowledge and ability to utilize evidence based practice to develop the plan of care and perform interventions
• Knowledge and skill to provide patient and family education when indicated
• Knowledge and ability to effectively and appropriately supervise Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, Therapy Aide/Technician and Students as needed
• Knowledge of healthcare terminology, anatomy, physiology, and concepts of diseases pertinent to Rehabilitation Services
• Skill in maintaining patient records including evaluation, re-evaluation, screens, discharge summary and abiding by HIPPA
• Knowledge of and enforces the practice of universal precautions and adheres to isolation and sterile techniques when applicable
• Skill in operation of a computer and various EMR software.

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