JOB TITLE : Occupational Therapist

AIM, Assessment Intervention Management

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Occupational Therapy Degree
• Licensed to practice occupational therapy in the State of Texas

JOB DESCRIPTION

AIM is an award-winning company that has won Best Place to Work, Top Workplaces, Best Workplaces in Texas, Top Company Cultures, and is a certified Great Place to Work!

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The Occupational Therapist, under the direction of the Program Coordinator, shall provide occupational therapy services to students, families, and school personnel.

Services will include student evaluation to determine the necessity for occupational therapy services and the provision of comprehensive services that are educationally related.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide occupational therapy services to students using the District's school-based practice model.
• Maintain appropriate and required documentation of services to students.
• Provide required supervision of the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) and other program personnel.
• Develop and provide in-service / training to staff and families, as requested.
• Supervise occupational therapy students and affiliates, as assigned.
• Maintain appropriate documentation to enable the District to meet Federal, State, and local funding requirements, as well as all other documentation that may be requested by the District from time to time.
• Maintain all required State licenses as may be required for the performance of his or her duties under this contract.
• District-wide travel to multiple work locations as assigned requiring personal vehicle and valid driver's license.
• May be required to lift and transfer students and assist with positioning students with physical disabilities.
• May be required to assist and train staff in feeding students with physical disabilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Daily attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of the job.
• Regular District-wide travel to multiple work locations as assigned; frequent standing, stooping, bending, reaching, pulling, pushing, heavy lifting, and moderate carrying.
• May be required to lift and transfer students to and from wheelchairs or assist with positioning students with physical disabilities.

COMPENSATION

• Competitive regional market salary for school-based occupational therapists
• Health benefits package available

Description

Do you want to be a part of a family and not just another employee? Are you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive?

Submit your application today and find out what it truly means to be a part of a team.

We value your contributions. Our employee recognition programs encourage our teams to raise the bar. We are currently seeking a Occupational Therapist to join our family.

Come be a part of the change!

We offer you an excellent total compensation package, including competitive salary, excellent benefit package and growth opportunities.

We believe in our team and your ability to do excellent work with us. Your benefits include 401k, PTO medical, dental, flex spending, life, disability, tuition reimbursement, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and student loan repayment.

We would love to talk to you about this fantastic opportunity.

HCA Houston Healthcare West Houston, TX

Occupational Therapist (OT)

HCA Houston Healthcare West is a full-service 266 bed hospital that provides a range of health services. It is recognized as a Certified Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission and, under an affiliation agreement with The Woman's Hospital of Texas, brings to its community The Woman's Hospital of Texas at West Houston, a three-story cardiac and critical care tower.

The Sugar Land Cancer Center and the Sugar Land Diagnostic Center, departments with HCA Houston Healthcare West, are located on the Southwest Freeway at the Williams Trace and Sugar Lakes exit.

HCA Houston Healthcare West is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare, part of the HCA Healthcare Gulf Coast Division. The division is a comprehensive network of hospitals, outpatient surgery centers, emergency centers and diagnostic imaging facilities in greater Houston, Corpus Christi and South Texas.

Facilities include : 17 hospitals, nine ambulatory care centers, 13 off-campus emergency centers, and a regional transfer center.

What you will do in this role :

• The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the evaluation of patients; development, coordination, and implementation of the treatment plan;
• maintenance of informative, accurate, and timely documentation; participation in team meetings; training of others as indicated;

and participation in continuing education.

• Appropriate treatment can include, but is not limited to : range of motion, strengthening, cognitive / visual-perceptive activities, sensory / exercise activities, activities of daily living, modalities, fabrication of splints or adaptive equipment, development of home exercise programs, and training in the treatment program.
• Evaluation skills should demonstrate knowledge of the developmental needs of adult and geriatric patients, as well as the diagnosis.

The evaluation should be performed according to instructions, especially if the evaluation is standardized. Every patient should be reevaluated at least every two weeks or more frequently to modify the treatment plan if indicated.

Education :

Bachelor's degree from four-year College or university is required. Masters degree is preferred.

What qualifications you will need :

• One year of related experience and / or training is preferred.
• Current Occupational Therapist Texas Licensure.
• American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support course (BLS or BCLS) and certification is required.

HCA Healthcare ranks on Fortune's list of Most Admired Companies for three consecutive years and HCA ranks 63rd on the fortune 500 list.

In addition Ethisphere named HCA as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies. We want you to join our tradition of excellence.

Intrigued? We'd love to hear from you.

If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply. We promptly review all applications. If you are highly qualified you will hear from one of our recruiters.

We are actively interviewing so apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Job description

• Facilitates development and rehabilitation of patients with mental, emotional, and physical disabilities by planning and administering medically prescribed occupational therapy.
• Meets the patient’s goals and needs and provides quality care by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results and determining occupational therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription.
• Helps patient develop or regain physical or mental functioning or adjust to disabilities.
• Implements programs involving manual arts and crafts, practice in functional, pre-vocational, vocational and homemaking skills and fosters activities of daily living.
• Promotes maximum independence by selecting and constructing therapies according to individual’s physical capacity, intelligence level, and interest.
• Prepares patient for return to employment by consulting with employers; determining potential employee difficulties; retraining employees;

and helping employers understand necessary physical and job accommodations.

• Evaluates results of occupational therapy by observing, noting, and evaluating patient’s progress and recommending and implementing adjustments and modifications.
• Completes discharge planning by consulting with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other health care workers.
• Assures continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing and instructing patients, families, and caregivers in home exercise programs, recommending and / or providing assistive equipment and recommending outpatient or home health follow-up programs.
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects hospital operations by keeping information confidential.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

Overview :

Full Time and PRN available!

When you join Reliant’s therapy team, you join a team that makes a very real impact in the lives of the patients and residents we serve.

As a leading rehab therapy provider for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), Reliant therapists provide necessary rehabilitation services for our most vulnerable population.

As a Reliant therapist, you also have the opportunity to advance your career through our continuing education platform, climbing our clinical ladder and utilizing the opportunity to serve with others who are working at the top of their discipline.

Our executive team started their own careers as therapists working with patients, and we take great pride in promoting from within the company.

We also have a team of clinicians who provide continuing training, as well as systems and proven protocols to help ensure everyone is providing therapy in the most effective way for the patients and the most compliant way to help ensure our SNF partners are covered.

Why Reliant :

• Reliant is the largest independent rehab therapy provider to skilled nursing facilities and long-term acute hospitals (LTACHs)
• Great Corporate Support
• Therapy company ran by Therapists with decades of experience
• A company that desires for you to grow as a therapist and as a leader in our industry
• Currently in 38+ states in approximately 850 buildings with plenty of opportunities that fit any therapists needs in location, schedule, or development

Reliant Benefits May Include :

• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Multiple plans to choose from
• Life Insurance (Free and add-on)
• 401K
• PTO (Increased over time)
• Competitive Pay Packages
• Voluntary Short Term and Long Term Disability
• CEU Courses provided by CEU 360
• Tuition Repayment Programs
• Clinical Leadership Support
• Flexible Schedules

Averge Compensation Range :

Fulltime : $36.50 - $44.23 / hr

PRN : $41.28 - $54.86 / hr

Please note this range is an estimate and may vary based on experience

Current Reliant employees (PRN and full-time) who are seeking to transfer from one location to another or move from a PRN to Full-time status are not eligible for sign-on bonuses if advertised.

Responsibilities :

Occupational Therapist

Summary :

Provide occupational therapy (OT) and related services for patients while maintaining positive levels of interaction with facilities and clients in accordance with the principles and practices of occupational therapy and within Reliant Rehabilitation guidelines.

Provide quality patient care including : screening and evaluation of patients, development of initial and ongoing treatment plans of care, discharge plan, supervision of assistants and rehab techs, and case management responsibilities.

Maintain professional conduct that represents Reliant Rehabilitation’s commitment to quality and service in all interactions with clients, including positive levels of interaction and rapport with facilities and clients.

Adhere to all state and federal regulations regarding occupational therapy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Optimize the functionality and skills of patients by providing, directing, and / or overseeing occupational therapy
• Provide consultation and clinical supervision to COTAs.
• Directly supervise COTAs and Rehab Techs in skilled tasks during group and individual treatment in a manner that promotes efficient and effective utilization of resources and facilitates the ongoing development of clinical skills in accordance with State Practice Acts, Omnibus Reconciliation Act (OBRA), and Reliant Rehabilitation policy.
• Build a strong occupational therapy program
• Enhance clinical expertise, professional and management skills through interaction with managers, therapists and other professional staff, self-study, and other continuing education activities.
• Maintain valid state license. Maintain awareness of issues related to the profession of occupational therapy and the health care environment.
• Understands various relevant payment models related to billing and treatment guidelines, as well as clinically appropriate means / modes of delivery.

Provide quality care as well as reasonable goals and outcomes within the guidelines.

• Be compliant with infection control procedures and environmental safety protocol within a facility.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend in English : instructions, correspondence, charts, memos, and reports

Qualifications :

Education / Experience :

Graduate of an ACOTE accredited school of occupational therapy.

Computer Skills :

• Computer literate and proficient in clinical documentation
• Basic Internet navigation skills

Certificates and Licenses :

• Valid certification from the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
• Valid Occupational Therapist state license (where applicable)

Interested in learning about us or other opportunities? Please visit our website .

• complete job description available upon request

Description

Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a Occupational Therapist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues.

The available plans and programs include :

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a Occupational Therapist where your passion for creating positive patient interactions are valued?

If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The incumbent shall be responsible for providing a full range of occupational therapy services including assessment, treatment planning and therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment consistent with the positions qualifications, professional practices and ethical standards.

The incumbent shall also demonstrate accountability for and contribute to program development, quality improvement, problem solving and productivity enhancement in a flexible interdisciplinary fashion.

• Participate in continuing education / professional development activities and maintains professional growth and development.
• Communicate and demonstrate a professional image / attitude for patients, families, clients, co-workers and others.
• Conduct initial assessments, provide age appropriate therapeutic interventions and evaluate patient response to treatment.
• Document the course of patient care including progress made and continuing need for treatment. Documentation complies with policy and procedures and with all regulatory standards.
• Demonstrates age specific competency for geriatric population.
• Coordinates treatment activity with other disciplines and team members.
• Participates in unit quality management, performance improvement and survey preparation activities as requested.
• Contributes to the delivery of cost effective care.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

What qualifications you will need :

• Graduate of an AOTA approved program
• OT Texas licensure
• AHA and BLS
• 1 year OT experience in a hospital setting preferred
• Effective work with adult and geriatric population is necessary; experience serving people with physical disabilities.

This role requires you to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 based on local, state and / or federal law or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is approved).

HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center is a 445+ bed acute care hospital located in the heart of central Houston , adjacent to the Medical Center and Museum District, and provides quality care for the greater Houston area.

Established in 1975, our hospital has been serving Houston for more than 40 years. We provide a wide range of medical services, including cardiology, bariatrics, orthopedics, neurology, emergency care and more.

Our comprehensive medical specialties are here to offer individualized care to every individual that walks through our doors.

We also offer 24 / 7 emergency services and two intensive care units : surgical intensive care unit (SICU) and medical intensive care unit (MICU).

We are an accredited Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) Center and an accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI .

We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare.

Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times.

In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Occupational Therapist opening.

We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.