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Occupational Therapist, Advanced Clinical Specialist -PRN

TCH Medical Center
Part-time
On-site
Houston, Texas, United States
Description

We are searching for an Occupational Therapist for our Inpatient Rehab Unit — someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you’ll plan, evaluate, organize, and implement occupational therapy treatment programs in a developmentally and age-appropriate manner.


Think you’ve got what it takes?


•    4 weekend days per month 
•    1 Major/2 Minor Holiday per year 
•    Shift Time – 8am-5pm, but some flexibility 
 


Skills & Requirements



  • Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy required

  • OT certification required

  • 2 years’ clinical experience preferred


As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.


Job Duties & Responsibilities



  • Complete patient evaluations and reassessments in accordance with hospital and department guidelines

  • Develop an individualized plan of care based on evaluation findings

  • Develop measurable long-term and short-term goals

  • Manage the schedule effectively to maintain productivity expectations

  • Participate in ongoing communication and collaboration with other members of the patient’s interdisciplinary care team

  • Monitor patient response to treatment intervention

  • Recommend appropriate adaptive equipment and/or termination of treatment when appropriate

  • Collaborate with the clinic/program team to assess the need for clinical support

  • Ensure patient authorization prior to providing therapy treatment

  • Assess patient and family needs regarding their level of understanding, readiness to learn, ability to assimilate information, and the most desirable method of teaching

  • Develop and instruct the patient and family for appropriate home treatment programs

  • Document the patient information in the electronic medical record