Full-Time Occupational Therapist (OTR) – Adult & Pediatric
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Job Location:
Edinburg, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Edinburg TX & Surrounding Areas
Salary:Competitive salary $5000 retention bonus
Schedule: Must be available for after-school/evening visits
We are seeking a Full-Time Occupational Therapist (OTR)to provideadult and pediatric home health servicesin Edinburg and surrounding communities. This role is ideal for clinicians who are passionate about restoring function promoting independence and delivering patient-centered care across the lifespan.
Position Summary
The Occupational Therapist assesses functional activity demands against a clients performance abilities to identify and address deficits that impact daily living. The OT develops and implements individualized treatment plans in accordance withphysician orders and plans of care with the goal of improving quality of life and maintaining or restoring independence.
Service Area
This position servicesEdinburg and surrounding areas including but not limited to:
Mission McAllen Edinburg San Juan Pharr Alamo Donna Mercedes Edcouch-Elsa La Feria Harlingen San Benito Brownsville and Los Fresnos.
Position Responsibilities
- Provide occupational therapy services according tophysician orders
- Assess and evaluate therapeutic rehabilitative and functional status
- Develop and implement individualizedPlans of Care (POC)consistent with evaluations
- Participate in the development of the clients comprehensive treatment plan
- Identify develop or adapt work and daily activities to enhance quality of life
- Assess the home environment forfall risks safety concerns and necessary interventions
- Report patient response to treatment and changes in condition to the Director of Nursing and physician
- Coordinate care with other healthcare providers and community settings (childcare centers preschools schools worksites adult day care residential settings)
- Educate family members caregivers and staff on intervention goals
- Participate in client case conferences as required
- Assist in identifying additional services needed by clients and families
- Prepare and submit accurate and timely clinical documentation and progress summaries
- Participate in discharge planning as appropriate
- Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) in accordance with organizational policy and Texas regulations
- Ensure compliance with alllocal state and federal laws and regulations
Qualifications
- Licensed certified or registeredto practice as an Occupational Therapist in Texas
- Adheres to theOccupational Therapy Code of Ethics
- Knowledgeable in delivering services consistent withAOTA standards state federal and payer requirements
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Solid understanding of OT principles theory and evidence-based practice
- Excellent customer service skills and professionalism
- Treats clients families and staff with courtesy and respect
- Maintains HIPAA compliance and client confidentiality
What Youll Love About Us
- Competitiveweekly pay
- Supportive flexible and collaborative work environment
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients lives
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race ethnicity gender veteran status disability or any other protected class under federal state or local law.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Body Mechanics
- Early Intervention
- Acute Care
- Communication skills
- HIPAA
- Autism Experience
- Computer Literacy
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Heavy Lifting
- Patient Service Experience
- Medicare
About Company
The Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) is employed by the agency and is responsible for providing select occupational therapy interventions. This is perfor...
