Occupational Therapist
$89,627–$138,258 year
On-siteHouston, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Screen, test, evaluate, diagnose, and treat injuries, diseases, and disabilities using occupational therapy procedures and modalities in accordance with standard practices. Consult, educate, and train patients, families, and caregivers while collaborating with care teams to deliver patient-centered care. Conduct evaluations and treatments based on diagnosis, history, and physician referrals, developing care plans with specific goals. Manage all aspects of patient care and education, including supervising assistants, aides, office staff, and students. Keep thorough patient records, complete billing accurately, and participate in interdisciplinary meetings and quality improvement processes. Contribute to program development and marketing strategies to achieve department goals. Work 30 hours per week at St. Marys Regional Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado, earning $43.09 to $66.47 hourly. Requires a current Occupational Therapist license, BLS certification, and ability to lift, ambulate patients, and navigate busy clinical environments.
Required Qualifications
- Current Occupational Therapist license in states where you work.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers.
- Current driver's license, reliable transportation, and acceptable driving record.
- Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy.
- Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients.
- Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
- Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment.
- Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.).
- Expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
Desired Qualifications
- Possess skill sets and experience with target population of job setting.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
- Quality Improvement
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Patient Engagement
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Care Planning
- Compassion
- Basic Computer skills.
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