Certified Occupational Therapist Asst - Physical Therapy - PRN Job at Christus Health, Corpus Christi, TX

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  • Christus Health
  • Corpus Christi, TX

Job Description

Description Summary: Under the supervision of a Registered Occupational Therapist, schedules, plans and delivers prescribed occupational therapy treatments, services and home instruction to patients in such areas as daily living skills, functional mobility, neuromuscular reeducation, vocational, general musculoskeletal, energy conservation and joint protection. Utilizes orthotic and adaptive equipment and positioning devices as required. Administers and may interpret basic evaluations. Documents patient status and reports changes. CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline overlooking Corpus Christi Bay is the largest and foremost acute care medical facility in the region, with a full range of diagnostic and surgical specialty services in cardiac, cancer, and stroke care. It is the leading emergency facility in the area with a Level II Trauma Center in the Coastal Bend, staffed with physicians and nurses specially trained in emergency services. The Pavilion and North Tower house a state-of-the-art emergency department, ICU, Cardiac Cath Lab and surgical suites A teaching facility in affiliation with the Texas A&M University System Health and Science Center College of Medicine Accredited Chest Pain Center Accredited Joint Commission Stroke Team Responsibilities: The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant reports directly to the department manager and/or his/her designee with clinical supervision provided by a licensed occupational therapist. Responsible for utilization and supervision of volunteers, students, and support staff relating to the provision of occupational therapy services. The occupational therapist is responsible for interpretation/implementation of physician orders, provision of safe care to customers, protection of confidential information, professional communication, economic use of time/resources, and creation of a positive work/therapy environment. Knowledgeable of the principles and practice of occupational therapy. Perform the technical skills of the certified occupational therapy assistant and be competent to operate the equipment utilized in his/her professional area. Ability to write and speak in a professional and intelligent manner and must demonstrate supervision/management skills. Must comply with the CHRISTUS Spohn Health System policies, procedures, and standards of performance. Willing to assume additional responsibilities as requested. Requirements: Education Graduate of a school of occupational therapy that is approved by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education or the World Federation of Occupational Therapists. Experience New graduates are accepted for this position although experience is preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications License by the Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners required prior to employment. CPR (American Heart Association) Work Type: Per Diem As Needed

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