Occupational Therapist

Job Summary

Evaluates, plans, and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of occupational therapy. Functions as an interdisciplinary team member providing patient assessment/re-assessment, direct patient care and individualized care planning/implementation.

Responsibilities

• Responds to physician orders for occupational therapy.
• Administers and interprets tests and measurements of patients.
• Reviews patient charts and progress prior to treatment and modifies treatment plan accordingly.
• Develops functional goals based on patient and/or family expectations.
• Develops, improves, or restores skills in activities of daily living, work, or productive activities.
• Sets and seeks clarification of physician orders as needed.

Qualifications

• Education: Required: Bachelor's or master's degree in occupational therapy.
• Experience: Preferred: 2 years as a practicing OT in a healthcare setting.
• Certifications: Required: State licensure. AHA BLS.

Organization Description

The Hospitals of Providence have faithfully been serving our community since 1902. Generations of families have chosen our hospitals to be a steward of health in the El Paso community. Our five hospitals include a childrens hospital committed to providing the care patients need, when they need it. Today, the Hospitals of Providence are comprised of our region's most trusted hospitals, each dedicated to meeting our families specific healthcare needs. Join our team!

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Certifications: Required: State licensure. AHA BLS.