Occupational Therapist - Acute Care

Overview

Embark on a rewarding career with Baptist Medical Center hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Baptist Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

FULL-TIME DAYS

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the administration, interpretation and evaluation of tests and measurements. The OT plans and modifies treatment programs for adult patients with clinical competency, as applicable.

Responsibilities

General Functions:

• Interprets physician orders and requests interpretation as necessary
• Administers and interprets tests and measurements of patients
• Reviews patient charts and progress prior to treatment and modifies the treatment plan accordingly
• Develops functional goals based on patient and/or family expectations
• Instructs and involves patient, family, social worker, nursing staff and discharge planner in patient’s progress and discharge plans, participating in appropriate meetings.
• Ensures all documentation is legible, appropriate, concise and timely.
• Uses appropriate modalities and procedures correctly demonstrating knowledge of indications and contraindications 
• Assures appropriate equipment performance prior to each use
• Organizes schedule to reflect patient priorities, needs of other staff, and the department needs and responsibilities
• Provides in-service to staff 
• Provides clinical education for OT students 
• Utilizes supportive personnel and supervises administration of treatment plans
• Informs supervisor of incidents, accidents, equipment failure or unusual physician or patient 
• problems immediately, initiating appropriate action.
• Maintains a working knowledge of routine clerical procedures
• Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively
• Maintains safe environment
• Addresses patient population–specific needs
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

PREFERRED EDUCATION: Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Occupational Therapy

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: No previous work experience necessary. After completion of 3 full years/beginning of 4th year may be eligible for Occupational Therapist Level II.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Clinical experience in variety of settings, Hand Therapy, Ergonomics, as well as marketing and business familiarity. Spanish Proficiency

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: NEW GRADUATES: Possession of current Texas State license prior to orientation. ALL OTHERS: Possession of current Texas State license.

REQUIRED COURSES/ COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR):  Must have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA); however, must have AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire.

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Organization Description

Baptist Health System has more than 120 years history of caring for our community and making a positive difference. Our system of care includes six full-service hospitals, a specialized childrens hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, fitness and rehabilitation centers, a physician network, imaging centers, ambulatory services and the Baptist School of Health Professions. Wherever you go in the Baptist Health System, youll find that we have the same goal to help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith. Join our team!

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