Occupational Therapist - PRN
Posted on: 6 Apr 2021
Sugar Land, TX
Job Description
Job SummaryJOB SUMMARY
Assess and plan treatment programs for patients relevant to physical dysfunction and implement by direct or delegated care as ordered by physician. Serve as a professional care provider, educator, consultant, and coordinator.
Requirements:
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Evaluate patient's level of function; develop and implement plan of treatment.
2. Monitor patient progress; maintains timely and accurate patient records.
3. Complete all patient documentation timely and enter charges for services provided.
4. Supervise those treatments delegated to COTAs and technicians.
5. Cooperate/collaborate with members of the medical treatment staff regarding client's current or recommended treatment, current progress and/or discharge planning.
6. Ensures proper scheduling of patients to maximize utilization of time and equipment.
7. Participate in individual and staff development activities.
8. Assists in program development and expansion of services.
9. Demonstrates ICARE Values.
10. Follows all safety rules on the job.
11. Perform other job related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy approved by the Council of Medical Education in collaboration with the American Occupational Therapy Association.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Have a minimum of 1 year experience but would consider a new grad who have demonstrated exceptional skills and experience during student clinical affiliations.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED
Current Texas licensure with the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners.
Current CPR Certification.
Houston Methodist
Houston, TX
Houston Methodist comprises a leading academic medical center in the Texas Medical Center and six community hospitals serving the Greater Houston area. Each hospital is staffed by committed personnel who exemplify our I CARE values: integrity, compassion, accountability, respect and excellence. Patient safety, quality and service are our highest priorities.
Houston Methodist Hospital, the system's flagship, is consistently listed among U.S. News & World Report's best hospitals, and we extend that same level of quality care across the system. Other available centers include Houston Methodist Emergency Care Centers, the Houston Methodist Imaging Center, the Houston Methodist Breast Care Center and the Houston Methodist Outpatient Center.
Houston Methodist Research Institute is home to some of the world’s brightest physician-scientists, working in a collaborative environment on more than 800 clinical trials. The goal of the research institute is to quickly translate what is discovered in the lab into treatments for patients. The research institute is making great strides, bringing us even closer to medical breakthroughs in cardiovascular disease, cancer, infectious disease, neurosciences, diabetes and more.
At Houston Methodist, caring for our community means more than providing quality health care at our seven hospitals — it means supporting individuals and organizations that touch the lives of those who make up our community. Based on our I CARE values, our programs provide financial and medical assistance to more than 150,000 patients every year. In addition, this support also helps foster confidence, peace of mind and compassion to those individuals who are rebuilding their lives.
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