Occupational Therapist
Harker Heights, TX 
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Job Description
Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Occupational Therapist in Harker Heights, TX.

Fulfilling your purpose begins here:

People First, Always. Here's how we take care of our people:

  • Medical, vision, dental health insurance, health savings account / flexible spending, competitive pay, paid time off, 401k retirement plan with company match, employee assistance program and more.

Your team is bigger than your department:

  • Seton Medical Center Harker Heights is an 83-bed acute care hospital offering services such as Cardiology, Emergency Services and a Level IV Trauma Designated ER, General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Total Joint Replacement, Gastroenterology, Diagnostic Services and more.
  • We believe healthcare is a team sport and every player has something to contribute. We show compassion, celebrate differences and treat one another with respect.

Responsibilities

  • The Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients with physical, emotional, cognitive and/or psychosocial deficits.
  • Assesses patient's ability to safely and effectively perform independent living skills.
  • Designs the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment.
  • Implements the treatment plan using appropriate modalities.
  • Documents findings of patient progress.
  • Monitors and modifies the plan of care as needed.
  • Seeks consultation as necessary.
  • Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits.
  • Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs.
  • Oversees the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians according to established regulations and practice standards.
  • Maintains accurate and timely medical records, daily charges and personnel in-service attendance records.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Level Degree
  • Certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
  • Licensed by the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners (TBOTE)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association

Preferred Job Requirements:

  • Master's and/or doctorate degree
  • Two (2) years of experience

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
2 years
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