Occupational Therapist

Overview

Join our dynamic healthcare team as an Occupational Therapist (OT), where you will play a vital role in enhancing patients' independence and quality of life through tailored therapeutic interventions. In this engaging position, you will assess individual needs, develop personalized care plans, and implement evidence-based strategies across diverse settings. Whether working with children, adults, or seniors, your expertise will foster meaningful progress and empower individuals to achieve their goals. This paid position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference in people's lives while advancing your professional skills.

Duties

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' functional abilities, including activities of daily living (ADLs), motor skills, cognition, and sensory processing.
• Develop and implement customized care plans that address specific needs related to pediatrics, geriatrics, disabilities, or post-acute recovery.
• Assist patients with ADLs such as dressing, grooming, feeding, and mobility to promote independence.
• Coordinate discharge planning by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure smooth transitions from inpatient or outpatient settings to home or community environments.
• Provide therapy sessions in various settings including inpatient units, skilled nursing facilities, outpatient clinics, schools, home health environments, and early intervention programs.
• Engage in case management activities by monitoring progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary, and documenting outcomes accurately.
• Support patients with diverse conditions such as autism spectrum disorder, neurological impairments, orthopedic injuries, or chronic illnesses through targeted interventions.
• Educate patients and caregivers on therapy techniques, adaptive equipment use, and strategies to maximize functional independence.
• Collaborate with speech therapists, physiotherapists, medical staff, educators, and families to ensure holistic care delivery.
• Maintain detailed records of patient care activities in compliance with healthcare regulations and facility policies.

• Strong knowledge of physiology, anatomy, and medical terminology relevant to occupational therapy practice.
• Proven experience assisting with ADLs and discharge planning across multiple settings including inpatient hospitals (ICU experience preferred), outpatient clinics, skilled nursing facilities, home health services, and schools.
• Expertise working with people with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities; familiarity with early intervention strategies is highly desirable.
• Experience providing therapy in acute care environments such as ICU units; knowledge of post-acute care processes is a plus.
• Ability to develop effective care plans tailored to individual needs for patients in geriatrics and occupational health contexts.
• Skilled in case management practices-monitoring patient progress and adjusting interventions accordingly.
• Competence working with diverse populations including pediatrics and adults with disabilities or chronic conditions.
• Excellent understanding of physiology principles related to functional movement and sensory integration.
• Familiarity with medical terminology necessary for accurate documentation and communication within healthcare teams.
• Experience collaborating with speech therapists on multidisciplinary approaches for comprehensive patient care.
• Strong organizational skills for managing patient caseloads efficiently in inpatient or outpatient settings. Embark on a fulfilling career that combines compassionate patient care with professional growth We are dedicated to supporting our team members through ongoing training opportunities and a collaborative work environment that values your expertise in occupational therapy. Join us today to make a positive impact-helping individuals regain independence and improve their quality of life every day

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited occupational therapy program.
• Masters or Doctorate in occupational therapy is preferred but not required.
• Current licensure and in good standing with the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners.
• Certified/registered and in good standing with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a pediatric setting.
• Familiarity with electronic data collection systems