Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

Methodist Hospital South is looking for an Occupational Therapist for their Rehab Department. This is a PRN - Non-Exempt position. If you have a passion for healthcare and helping others in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

We offer an excellent total compensation package, including competitive salary, excellent benefit package and growth opportunities. Your benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, flex spending, life, disability, tuition reimbursement, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program, and student loan repayment.

Evaluates patients, sets goals, plans treatment programs and treats patients according to physician's orders; maintains required records and notes on patient care; assumes responsibility for patient charges; provides technical advice to support personnel and supervision of same. Takes initiative for professional development and education and maintains annual requirements. Completes assignments independently, and fosters an environment of teamwork, quality and safety.

In this role, you will:

• Evaluate patients with impairments, functional limitations, disabilities or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease, or other causes, and establish a plan of care with therapeutic interventions and goals appropriate to patient's age and development.
• Document evaluations, treatments, plan of care, charges, and discharge summaries utilizing professional jargon that supports skilled therapeutic necessity and the charges incurred in a concise and timely manner. Determine the efficacy of therapeutic interventions, technologies and outcomes and the utilization of COTA's, students and support personnel.
• Supervise the daily activities of the COTA, and support personnel, in the provision of patient care to facilitate desired changes in patient function toward stated goals.
• Interact and confer with a variety of professionals including physicians, nurses, case management, PT's and SLP's to implement and assess the intervention program.

Qualifications you will need:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Experience: Prefer one or more years of experience in Occupational Therapy Setting: Acute, Inpatient Rehab, Pediatrics, Outpatient as appropriate.
• Required License, Certificates, or Registrations: Occupational Therapy License issued by the Texas State Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support

Methodist Hospital Atascosa became part of the Methodist Healthcare System family in July 2017. With over 60 beds, the hospital serves over 5 counties and is comprised of healthcare professionals with years of training and experience who bring compassion and excellence to their work.

Methodist Hospital Atascosa has been nationally recognized as a Five-Star rated facility by the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services and by its grade A Leapfrog Hospital Safety score. The hospital is also a recipient of the Excellence in Patient Safety Across the Board Award and is designated as a Level IV trauma center and Ambulatory Services Sleep Center. Beyond offering Methodist-quality emergency care, our comprehensive services have expanded into orthopedics, cardiology, sports medicine and urology, and will continue to grow as the area's needs increase.

Be a part of an organization that invests in you. We are actively reviewing applications. Qualified candidates will be promptly contacted by our hiring managers for interviews. Submit your application today and help us raise the bar in patient care!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.