Job Description

Location: St. Joseph Medical Center
Posted Date: 9/23/2024
Job Type: Full Time
Department: 4119.54860 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
JOB SUMMARY:
Assesses and treats patients with physical disorders. Plans treatment programs relevant to physical dysfunction. Performs appropriate Occupational Therapy evaluations. Designs and implements appropriate treatment plans based on the analysis and interpretation of evaluation results. Maintains proper documentation. Reports all appropriate data to patient's record. Serves as a resource person to other health team members. Participates in case conferences and quality assurance activities. Assists with inservices, and contributes to the development of staff education and orientation programs. Responsible for personal and professional development. Participates in creating and maintaining an atmosphere which supports the SJMC St. Joseph Mission, value and SPIRIT. Consistently provides positive customer service.The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department treats inpatients in the following areas: Acute Care, ICU, Rehab, TCU, Orthopedics, NICU, and Wound Care.Hours of Operation:Inpatient services are available Sunday through Saturday from 8:00am to 4:30pm.The department is closed on the following holidays: New Year's Day, Christmas, and Thanksgiving Day.
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
  • Work requires a professional level of knowledge acquired through the completion of a Bachelors, Masters or Doctorate degree program in Occupational Therapy, in order to perform Occupational Therapy evaluations, and design and implement treatment programs.
  • New graduates and experienced therapists are eligible for hire.
  • Current Texas license as an Occupational Therapist
  • American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support certification required.
  • Graduates of an accredited Bachelors of Occupational Therapy degree program, Masters of Occupational Therapy or Doctorate of Occupational Therapy program are eligible for hire.
  • One year experience is preferred, but new graduates will be accepted.
  • Technical, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills relevant to area in order to effectively communicate with physicians, health team members, patients and families.
  • The ability to prioritize work with minimal supervision, in order to independently carry out the duties of the position.
  • Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
  • Basic computer knowledge.
  • Ability to use judgment in the planning and execution of occupational therapy programs and supervision of support personnel.
  • Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, and occupational therapy treatments in order to administer appropriate therapies.
  • Analytical skills necessary to evaluate the patient's physical and functional status are to establish therapy goals, observe, and document the patient's progress and condition.


Additional Information

Houston's oldest hospital is GROWING!

Welcome to St. Joseph Medical Center (SJMC), Houston’s first and only downtown hospital delivering world-class care for the last 137 years and looking forward to the next century of exceptional care for Houstonians when they need us most.

Whether it’s for a scheduled surgery, the birth of a baby, an unexpected emergency, or an outpatient visit, we have staff available around the clock to provide you with access to immediate, quality health care. SJMC has been providing health care services to Greater Houston residents for over 130 years, which should give you great comfort in knowing that we have a great tradition of caring for our community. We strive to meet our patients’ expectations and encourage our patients to provide us with feedback on how we can help them have the best experience possible while they’re in our care.

Over the last years, we have expanded our services to include the Advanced Wound Care Center, Comprehensive Cardiac and Vascular Services, the Women’s Center, the St. Joseph Maternal Fetal Medicine Center, and a Weight Loss Surgery Program, just to name a few. As you work with our physicians, nurses, case managers, educators, and other staff, you will be guided through your health care journey, from diagnosis to treatment, with compassion every step of the way.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are at the foundation of the care St Joseph Medical Center provides to our community we are privileged to support in all of our employment practices. We do not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.

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