Occupational Therapist Inpatient
Company: CommonSpirit Health
Location: Caldwell
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview:
CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health
Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites
across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and
virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out
of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never
before. Our communities need caring and our families need
protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed
to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor
and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both
inside our hospitals and out in the community.
Responsibilities:
JOB SUMMARYThe -occupational -therapist (OT) delivers quality
therapy services to patients by performing evaluations and
developing individual treatment plans and goals to maximize
functional outcomes. The OT is responsible for maintaining
standards of professional and ethical practice following the
guidelines of the State of Texas Board of Examiners for
-Occupational -Therapy. The OT actively participates in discharge
planning, implements the treatment program, and reassesses
treatment results. Services are delivered within the framework of
an interdisciplinary team approach, including significant others,
and the patient. These services are delivered in compliance with
St. Joseph Regional Rehabilitation Center's mission, ethical
standards, and policies and procedures.ACCOUNTABILITIES1.
Evaluates/assesses patients in a systematic and thorough manner;
establishes appropriate treatment plans and goals within specified
time frames; administers appropriate treatments to patients;
knowledge and skill in therapeutic exercises, modalities, rehab
equipment, manual techniques, transfers and ADL.s2. Maintains
timely and accurate medical records; records legibly in patient
charts; completes reports in an organized, thorough and timely
manner.3. Fosters communication with other therapists, physicians,
nurses, volunteers, patients and families and other hospital
personnel to establish department support; attends and provides
quality input to team conferences, departmental meetings, and other
hospital meetings.4. Instruction and supervision in patient care of
OT assistants, rehabilitation technicians and student affiliates in
a respectful, courteous and consistent manner; assist in
performance appraisals of current/new personnel or students.5.
Completes all patient and family education; provides information on
outside resources to meet the patient's specific needs.6. Attends
department and hospital inservices; attends one seminar/conference
annually.7. Assists with teaching/training of new/current
personnel.8. Performs other duties as assigned to meet the
organization`s needs. - - - -
Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONSEducationRequired: Bachelor's degreePreferred:
Master's degreeRequired: -Occupational -Therapy
MajorExperiencePreferred: one to two years of clinical
experienceRequired: Basic computer and data entry
skillsLicensure/CertificationsRequired: Licensed by the State of
Texas- -Occupational -Therapy; CPR certified; Certified by the
National Board for Certification in -Occupational -Therapy
(NBCOT)Preferred: member of the American -Occupational -Therapy
Association (AOTA); Member of the Texas -Occupational -Therapy
Association
Keywords: CommonSpirit Health, Bryan , Occupational Therapist Inpatient, Healthcare , Caldwell, Texas
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