Occupational Therapist / Cota - Rehab

Description

Summary :

Provides occupational therapy services. Evaluates

patients, sets goals, plans programs and treats patients according

• to the physician’s 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

Basic

Computer Knowledge

Ability to communicate

effectively, both verbally and written.

Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy

program.

Experience

New graduate entry level or any amount of

experience in occupational therapy is

acceptable.

Licenses,

Registrations, or Certifications

High school diploma or

equivalent.

Graduate of an accredited

occupational therapy program.

Maintains

current Texas licensure / registration / certification and provides the

hospital with proof of indicated requirements.

BCLS certification.

Work

Schedule : Work Type :

Full Time