What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inpatient Occupational Therapist | PRN (As-Needed) position at Peterson Health?
Who we are:
Peterson Health is an independent, not-for-profit rural community hospital located in Kerrville, TX- heart of the Texas Hill Country. We are among the nation’s Best Places to Work and pride ourselves on our compassionate patient centered care and team-oriented culture.
Shift Information:
This position is PRN working as needed by the department.
What we offer:
Health Insurance
401(k)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid time off
Tuition Reimbursement | HPSA Designated
Employee Education Scholarships
Employee Referral Program
Merit Increases
Free access to a beautiful onsite fitness facility
What you will do:
The Occupational Therapist assesses patients, formulates a plan of care and provides direct patient care services in accordance with the law and state practice act. Services must be ordered by a physician or physician extenders. The Occupational Therapist also supervises and delegates appropriate functions to the Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants or Rehab Technicians.
Required Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy
Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy
Preferred Education:
Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Occupational Therapy
Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Occupational Therapy
Required Skills:
Basic computer skills, good interpersonal skills, basic organizational and time management skills, basic knowledge and skills to care for the physical needs of the population served.
Required Licensure /Registration /Certification:
Current Texas license as an Occupational Therapist and BLS
Current Texas license as an Occupational Therapist and BLS
Preferred Licensure /Registration /Certification:
Advanced skills/certifications in specialty areas, such as NDT, geriatric, orthopedics, pediatrics, etc.
Advanced skills/certifications in specialty areas, such as NDT, geriatric, orthopedics, pediatrics, etc.
Required Experience:
Work/educational experience in the healthcare field
Work/educational experience in the healthcare field
Preferred Experience:
One year experience as an Occupational Therapist in a health care setting.
One year experience as an Occupational Therapist in a health care setting.