Occupational Therapist

Overview

The Occupational Therapist (OTR) (IP/OP) delivers quality therapy services to patients by performing evaluations and developing individual treatment plans and goals to maximize functional outcomes in an IP/OP setting. The OTR implements the treatment program and reassesses treatment results. The OTR is responsible for maintaining standards of professional and ethical practice following the guidelines of the State of Texas Board of Examiners for Occupational Therapy.

Services are delivered within the framework of an interdisciplinary team approach, including the patient and significant others. These services are delivered in compliance with Common Spirit, St. Joseph s mission, ethical standards, and policies and procedures.

Offering a $10,000 Sign on Bonus in addition to relocation to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements

Position will float to our 3 Critical Access Hospitals:
Navasota, Caldwell and Madisonville (Primarily Navasota and Caldwell)

The Occupational Therapist (OTR) delivers quality therapy services to patients by performing evaluations and developing individual treatment plans and goals to maximize functional outcomes in an IP/OP setting. The OTR implements the treatment program and reassesses treatment results. The OTR is responsible for maintaining standards of professional and ethical practice following the guidelines of the State of Texas Board of Examiners for Occupational Therapy.

Services are delivered within the framework of an interdisciplinary team approach, including the patient and significant others. These services are delivered in compliance with Common Spirit, St. Joseph s mission, ethical standards, and policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree In Occupational Therapy
• Licensed by the State of Texas in Occupational Therapy
• Certified by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
• BLS CPR certified, American Heart Association

Minimum Experience

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Effective Communication
• Knowledge of the principles and skills of the clinical process to provide patient care and treatment.
• Critical thinking skills
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills both written and verbal
• Basic Computer skills

St. Joseph Health – Bryan/College Station, Navasota, Caldwell, Madisonville, TX. Since 1936, St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in and surrounding the Brazos Valley. We have a Level III Trauma Center, the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center, and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley. St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region.

As an integrated healthcare system St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians specialists and advanced practice clinicians. The network includes more than 30 ambulatory clinics featuring primary care, Express Clinics, and imaging and diagnostic services.

$35.53 - $52.85 /hour