About this opportunity
Catholic Health Initiatives lists this Occupational Therapist opportunity in bryan, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Summary and Responsibilities
nAs an Occupational Therapist, you will help patients regain independence and quality of life so they can safely perform daily activities.
nEvery day you will assess diverse patients (orthopedic, neurological, sensory, cancer recovery, etc.), develop treatment plans, and conduct evaluations/re-evaluations. You will be expected to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, document thoroughly, and provide positive, motivating care to a high volume of patients.
nTo be successful in this role, you must be flexible, adaptable, exceptionally organized, and a personable, motivating team player.
nnnEvaluates, plans and Implements occupational therapy treatment programs according to physician referral, and/or plan of care. Designs programs to meet the patient's physical, psychological, and age specific needs; Performs evaluations, tests, and measurements of functional status, neuromuscular, musculo‐skeletal, cognitive/perceptual, and sensory /psychological Functions
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nnWorks collaboratively with all members of the interdisciplinary team, other departments and disciplines to assure patients and customer's needs are met in a timely manner; encourages the active participation of the patient and/or family in goal setting and patient/family training/education
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nnCompletes all necessary documentation as outlined by departmental policy and documentation review. This includes, but is not limited to patient care charting, charge entry, completing peer chart and peer reviews, and documenting on daily schedule
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nnCoordinates care of patients with other departmental and hospital activities in a manner that fosters a positive professional image consistent with the departmental and hospital goals and mission statement. This includes, but is not limited to, discharge planning, participation in care conferences, interdisciplinary rounds, collaborative practice groups, the student program and community endeavors
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nnAssigns, supervises and reviews the care of patients and duties of the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, and therapy aide
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nnPromotes and Supports positive and professional customer service, while interacting with clients, guests and hospital personnel. Works collaboratively with all members of the interdisciplinary team, other departments and disciplines to assure patients and customer's needs are met in a timely manner. Encourages the active participation of the patient and/or family in goal setting and patient/family training/education
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n nWe are offering up to $5,000 in relocation assistance and $40,000 Loan Forgiveness to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements
nJob Requirements
nRequired
nnnBachelors Other Occupational Therapy, upon hire
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nnOccupational Therapist: TX, upon hire and
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nnBasic Life Support - CPR, within 14 - days
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n nWhere You'll Work
nSt. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in and surrounding the Brazos Valley since 1936 (Bryan/College Station, Navasota, Caldwell, Madisonville (TX)). St. Joseph has a Level III Trauma Center, the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley.
nSt. 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.
nPay Range
n$39.08 - $58.14 /hour
nWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Worksite address
bryan, TX, 77808, US
Who can apply
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