About the Role
Assesses patients, develops and initiates treatment plans based on evaluation results. Provides direct patient care, documents findings, and may train students or supervise assistants.
Responsibilities
- Performs complete, comprehensive evaluation of patients.
- Accurately interprets evaluation findings.
- Completes a written plan of care, develops goals based on evaluation findings, and develops a comprehensive program to attain goals.
- Implements an occupational therapy treatment program and provides basic occupational therapy treatments.
- Demonstrates competency in performing basic occupational therapy skills.
- Supervises COTA’s and Rehab Technicians with regards to individual patient care treatments.
- Assesses patients periodically to monitor progress towards treatment goals, and alters goals, plan or program as indicated.
- Motivates and instructs patients/caregivers using appropriate methods.
- Communicates effectively with patients/caregivers and professional colleagues.
- Presents relevant special topics in professional literature at clinic meetings, grand rounds, conferences, university settings and meetings.
- Manages time effectively.
- Documents appropriately in the medical record and completes other documentation duties accurately and efficiently.
- May serve as Clinical Instructor for OT or OTA interns.
- Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors.
- Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency.
- Supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization.
- Serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
- Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences.
- Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Occasional or frequent lifting up to 75-100 pounds and carrying of up to 30 pounds.
- Prolonged standing, frequent walking, stooping and squatting.
- Fine hand dexterity, eye-hand coordination.
- Ability to receive oral and written communication.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
- Visual ability to monitor instruments, computers and equipment.
- Ability to recognize alphanumeric characters, distinguish colors and observe physical characteristics.
Skills
- Basic occupational therapy skills
Location
- Texas
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Entry Level
Education Level
- Bachelors or graduate degree in Occupational Therapy
About the Company
- At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community.
- We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency.
- If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.
