Job Summary:

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for providing occupational therapy evaluation/treatment, education, and equipment training, as well as bracing/positioning, modalities, and techniques within the scope of practice to promote maximal quality of life and the safest level of function as ordered by the provider. Provides occupational therapy services for a variety of patients throughout their continuum of care in a hospital setting. Promotes an environment that empowers patient-centered, goal-directed therapy care aligned with the mission, vision, and values of MSRH.

Responsibilities:

• Review consult orders and ensure necessary precautions are identified to ensure appropriate occupational therapy evaluation and treatment can be provided. 
• Evaluate ADL/IADL, ROM, strength, coordination, functional mobility, training/education, and equipment needs of patients with any disorder to determine appropriate occupational therapy treatment plans. 
• Communicates effectively with the interdisciplinary team to support patient care. 
• Develop and update focused and individually designed treatment plans in collaboration with the patient/family, taking into consideration age, functional status, and lifestyle, with measurable short and long-term goals. 
• Utilizes independent clinical decision-making daily to progress patients and modifies treatment depending upon specific needs and medical status. 
• Monitors patients throughout the provision of treatment and responds appropriately to changes in the patient's status. 
• Completes all relevant documentation within a timely manner and according to professional guidelines. 
• Establishes provisions for continuing services/follow-up as needed. 
• Prioritizes patients based on patient’s individual needs as well as colleague/surgeon/provider preference in accordance with MSRH protocols and procedures. 
• Utilize evidence-based framework to establish best practices for a wide variety of patients. 
• Performs all other duties as assigned.  

Qualifications:

• Ability to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of occupational therapy concepts, practices and policies.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish rapport and trust.
• Strong listening and speaking skills and ability to motivate others.
• Ability to demonstrate positive work ethic and dedication to patient and family-centered care.
• Ability to demonstrate sound clinical judgement in the synthesis of complex evaluation data.

Education:

• Doctoral, Masters, or Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

 Experience:

• One year of experience is required.  
• Inpatient setting experience is preferred. 

Licenses and Certifications:

• Licensed by the Texas State Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners is required.        
• Basic Life Support required