Occupational Therapist (OT) PRN - Houston NE Corridor (20961) at Pivot Rehabilitation Services

Houston, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Occupational Therapy, Patient Care, Clinical Assessments, Therapeutic Intervention, Documentation, Communication Skills, Infection Control, Adaptive Equipment, Team Collaboration, Patient Education, Care Coordination, Functional Mobility, Safety Issues, Professional Growth, Cognitive-Perceptual Assessment, Psychosocial Assessment

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Details Job Location: Pivot at Houston - Houston , TX 77045 Position Type: PRN Job Category: Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapist (OT) An Occupational Therapist is a registered professional who provides occupational therapy to patients of all age groups. Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans to restore or maintain patient well-being. Evaluates occupational roles and occupational performance of patients with physical, psychosocial, and/or cognitive impairments. Provides interventions for deficits and elicits responses. Participates in the coordination of care. Essential Functions: Performs ongoing clinical assessments, including OASIS assessments, at appropriate time points to identify patient, and to determine level of functioning and appropriateness of the patient for home health. Evaluates the patient’s occupational performance in the areas of self-care, work, leisure, and rest. Assesses sensorymotor neuromuscular, psychosocial, and cognitive-perceptual components of occupational behavior. Assesses physical, social, and cultural components of the patient’s occupational environment. Assesses and facilitates through direct therapeutic intervention the patient’s ROM, strength, coordination, need for and use of adaptive equipment, environmental modifications, functional mobility, and safety issues as related to the patient’s ADL performance needs. Fabricates and maintains adaptive equipment and hand splints. Develops and evaluates the plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s). Documents, prepares, revises, and completes clinical notes, phone orders, and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis and in a timely manner. Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients. Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care, including patient, caregiver, and family counseling, and patient and caregiver education. Provides supervision and guidance to occupational therapy assistants and home health aides as appropriate. Applies concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating and performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease. Uses effective interpersonal relations and communication skills; facilitates the use of these skills by other team members to achieve desirable outcomes. Communicates with all physicians involved in the plan of care and other health care practitioners related to the current plan of care. Participates in the Agency’s QAPI program. Participates in the Agency sponsored in-service training. Meets mandatory continuing education requirements of the Agency and the licensing board. Demonstrates commitment, professional growth, and competency. Promotes the Agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care. Qualifications Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy. Active, state license as an occupational therapist. One year of experience as an occupational therapist, preferred. Therapy skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills. Proof of current CPR certification. Knowledge of durable medical equipment. Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance. Current driver’s license Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are at the heart of Pivot. We are committed to a culture that respects our differences and values the contributions of all people. We are an Equal opportunity employer; We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401K with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance Plans as well as a Highly competitive compensation package Please visit pivot-rehab.com for more information on this location. #INDOT

Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist evaluates and implements patient care plans to restore or maintain well-being, focusing on occupational performance across various life areas. They also document clinical notes and coordinate care with other healthcare professionals.