Occupational Therapist - $25-36 per hour
San Antonio, TX
Internship
Onsite
1 month ago
About the role
Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX is seeking a Occupational Therapist for a job in San Antonio, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
Responsible for the administration, interpretation and evaluation of tests and measurements. Plans and modifies treatment programs.Works with neonatal through geriatric patients with clinical competency, as applicable. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.
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.
PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: See Preferred Certification Listing
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
Baptist Health System - San Antonio Job ID #2603006301. Posted job title: Occupational Therapist
Benefits
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Occupational Therapist
- Discipline: Therapy
- Duration: Ongoing
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours
- Employment Type: Staff
Responsible for the administration, interpretation and evaluation of tests and measurements. Plans and modifies treatment programs.Works with neonatal through geriatric patients with clinical competency, as applicable. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.
- 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
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.
PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: See Preferred Certification Listing
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
Baptist Health System - San Antonio Job ID #2603006301. Posted job title: Occupational Therapist
Benefits
- Health Care FSA
- Dependent Care FSA
- Life insurance
Skills
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