Occupational Therapist
Overview
Embark on a rewarding career with The Hospitals of Providence - Memorial Campus hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.
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 up and operates equipment and supplies for occupational therapy treatments.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Documents patient progress and communicates with patients, families, and other healthcare providers.
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.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
About the Organization
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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