What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist | Full Time 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. Peterson was recently named one of the Top 20 rural and community hospitals in the country and the only one in Texas by the National Rural Health Association. Being named one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare for six consecutive years is a testament to Peterson's commitment to its team and to fulfilling its mission of providing exceptional, compassionate, patient-centered care.
Shift Information:
This position is Full-Time position working Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.
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.
This position will require work with pediatrics.
Required Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy
Preferred Education:
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. Pediatric specialist.
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.