Occupational Therapist, Inpatient / Spinal Cord & Neuromuscular Team - TIRR TMC
On-siteSouth Houston, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, including tests of physical, cognitive, and perceptual skills to maximize independence. Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, delivering direct care while monitoring progress and adjusting goals as needed. Supervise assistants and rehabilitation technicians regarding individual patient care treatments, and provide training to students, interns, and staff. Document findings, progress, and instructions accurately in medical records and communicate effectively with physicians, insurance companies, and caregivers. Manage time effectively while ensuring safe care for patients, staff, and visitors in adherence to all policies and standards.
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
- The ability to lift up to 75-100 pounds
- The ability to carry up to 30 pounds
- Prolonged standing
- Frequent walking
- Stooping
- Squatting
- Fine hand dexterity
- Eye-hand coordination
- The ability to receive oral and written communication
- The ability to communicate verbally and in writing
- The visual ability to monitor instruments, computers and equipment
- The ability to recognize alphanumeric characters
- The ability to distinguish colors
- The ability to observe physical characteristics
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