Occupational Therapist, Inpatient / Spinal Cord & Neuromuscular Team - TIRR TMC
On-siteAldine, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans to maximize independence in occupational performance areas. Implement basic occupational therapy treatments, monitor progress toward goals, and adjust programs as needed. Supervise assistants and rehabilitation technicians regarding individual patient care while documenting findings, progress, and instructions for patients and caregivers. Communicate effectively with physicians, insurance companies, and patients/caregivers to ensure safe, compassionate care aligned with Memorial Hermann standards. May serve as a clinical instructor for interns and present special topics at professional meetings.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or graduate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university-based Occupational Therapy program
- Current or temporary License to practice Occupational Therapy by the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
- Current certification in Basic Life Support
- Ability to lift up to 75-100 pounds
- Ability to carry up to 30 pounds
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods
- Ability to walk frequently
- Ability to stoop and squat frequently
- Fine hand dexterity
- Eye-hand coordination
- Ability to receive oral and written communication
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
- Visual ability to monitor instruments, computers and equipment
- Ability to recognize alphanumeric characters
- Ability to distinguish colors
- Ability to observe physical characteristics
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