Licensed Therapist / Occupational Therapist / Texas / Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Description Summary:Provides occupational therapy services. Evaluates patients, sets goals, plans programs and treats patients according to the physicians 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 * High school diploma required * Basic Computer Knowledge * Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written * Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy assisting from an accredited occupational therapy program, approved by AOTAExperience * New graduate entry level or any amount of experience in physical therapy is acceptableLicenses, Registrations, or Certifications * Maintains current licensure/registration/certification and provides the hospital with proof of indicated requirements * BCLS certification requiredWork Schedule:5 Days - 8 HoursWork Type: Full Time