Occupational Therapist | Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Who we are:

Peterson Health is an independent, not-for-profit rural community hospital located in Kerrville, TX - heart of the Texas Hill Country. We are among the nation’s Best Places to Work and pride ourselves on our compassionate patient centered care and team-oriented culture.

Shift Information:

This position is Full Time.

What we offer:

Health Insurance

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement | HPSA Designated

Employee Education Scholarships

Employee Referral Program

Merit Increases

Free access to a beautiful onsite fitness facility

What you will do:

The Occupational Therapist assesses patients, formulates a plan of care and provides direct patient care services in accordance with the law and state practice act. Services must be ordered by a physician or physician extenders. The Occupational Therapist also supervises and delegates appropriate functions to the Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants or Rehab Technicians.

This position will require work with pediatrics.

Required Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

Preferred Education:
Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Occupational Therapy

Required Skills:
Basic computer skills, good interpersonal skills, basic organizational and time management skills, basic knowledge and skills to care for the physical needs of the population served. Pediatric specialist.

Required Licensure /Registration /Certification:
Current Texas license as an Occupational Therapist and BLS

Preferred Licensure /Registration /Certification:
Advanced skills/certifications in specialty areas, such as NDT, geriatric, orthopedics, pediatrics, etc.

Required Experience:
Work/educational experience in the healthcare field

Preferred Experience:
One year experience as an Occupational Therapist in a health care setting.

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