What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist PRN position at Nacogdoches Medical Center?
Overview
Embark on a rewarding career with Nacogdoches Medical Center hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.
At Nacogdoches Medical Center, We Understand That Our Greatest Asset Is Our Dedicated Team Of Professionals. That’s Why We Offer More Than a Job – We Provide a Comprehensive Benefit Package That Prioritizes Your Health, Professional Development, And Work-life Balance. The Available Plans And Programs Include
Job Summary
POSITION SUMMARY:
An occupational therapist shall plan, direct and perform occupational therapy evaluations and care plans individualized to meet the need of each patient. Care plans shall be developed that promote restoration of function, coping skills for cognitive impairments, improvement in muscle strength, increase of endurance, education of the patient and their families about rehabilitation principles, the prevention of deformities through exercise and positioning programs and/or interventions for dysfunction in oral function and swallowing. Responsibilities include the supervision of Occupational Therapist Assistants, rehabilitation technicians, occupational therapy and occupational therapist assistant students, and volunteers. Occupational therapists also participate in scheduling of patient treatments, multidisciplinary care planning and patient education, and team support of other areas of service besides their assigned home department.
Qualifications
Education:
Minimum Education: Graduate of approved Occupational Therapy Program
Experience
Minimum Experience: 2 years with adults and children preferred
Certifications
Required Certification: BCLS within 3 months of date of hire
Required Licensure: Texas Occupational Therapy License or temporary license is adequate with permanent license obtained by 6 months after date of hire
Organization Description
Nacogdoches Medical Center has been serving the East Texas community for nearly 50 yearswith a focus on caring for patients and a strong team environment. Service lines at the hospital include obstetrics and gynecology, cardiology (including a cath lab and electrophysiology capabilities), cancer care, neuroscience (Brainlab technology and stroke treatments) and weight loss surgery. Theseservices help the medical center provide treatment options close to home for patients. Join our team!
Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information.
E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify
The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
2503032096PRN
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Job Category
Healthcare
Embark on a rewarding career with Nacogdoches Medical Center hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.
At Nacogdoches Medical Center, We Understand That Our Greatest Asset Is Our Dedicated Team Of Professionals. That’s Why We Offer More Than a Job – We Provide a Comprehensive Benefit Package That Prioritizes Your Health, Professional Development, And Work-life Balance. The Available Plans And Programs Include
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
Job Summary
POSITION SUMMARY:
An occupational therapist shall plan, direct and perform occupational therapy evaluations and care plans individualized to meet the need of each patient. Care plans shall be developed that promote restoration of function, coping skills for cognitive impairments, improvement in muscle strength, increase of endurance, education of the patient and their families about rehabilitation principles, the prevention of deformities through exercise and positioning programs and/or interventions for dysfunction in oral function and swallowing. Responsibilities include the supervision of Occupational Therapist Assistants, rehabilitation technicians, occupational therapy and occupational therapist assistant students, and volunteers. Occupational therapists also participate in scheduling of patient treatments, multidisciplinary care planning and patient education, and team support of other areas of service besides their assigned home department.
Qualifications
Education:
Minimum Education: Graduate of approved Occupational Therapy Program
Experience
Minimum Experience: 2 years with adults and children preferred
Certifications
Required Certification: BCLS within 3 months of date of hire
Required Licensure: Texas Occupational Therapy License or temporary license is adequate with permanent license obtained by 6 months after date of hire
Organization Description
Nacogdoches Medical Center has been serving the East Texas community for nearly 50 yearswith a focus on caring for patients and a strong team environment. Service lines at the hospital include obstetrics and gynecology, cardiology (including a cath lab and electrophysiology capabilities), cancer care, neuroscience (Brainlab technology and stroke treatments) and weight loss surgery. Theseservices help the medical center provide treatment options close to home for patients. Join our team!
Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information.
E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify
The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
2503032096PRN
Job Information
Job Category
Healthcare