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Occupational Therapist
Baylor Scott & White Health • Austin, TX 78703 • Posted 30+ days ago
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In-person • Full-time • Entry Level
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The Occupational Therapist 1 at Baylor Scott & White Health plans, organizes, and provides professional services in restorative, functional, and preventative therapeutic programs to patients. This role involves evaluation and occupational therapy treatment planning to facilitate rehabilitation of patients with disabilities, working closely with patients and their families to establish and meet treatment goals. The position supports Hand, Wrist, and Elbow therapy and requires a CHT certificate/license.
Responsibilities
- Evaluates, treats, and monitors patient.
- Modifies therapy program and goals.
- Performs thorough and concise clinical documentation in a timely manner.
- Enters charges accurately.
- Communicates effectively with patients and families, departmental coworkers, and members of the medical care team.
- Provides education to patients, family, and staff.
- Supervises ancillary staff, students, and volunteers.
- Advances clinical skills through ongoing education, literature review, and implementation of evidence-based practice.
- Imparts knowledge to develop the clinical skills of colleagues.
- Adheres to organizational, national, and state regulatory guidelines.
- Maintains awareness of system goals and aligns personal goals and work activities to uphold or impact the system goals.
Qualifications
Required
- Masters' or Bachelors plus 2 years of work experience above the minimum qualification
- Less than 1 Year of Experience
- Occupational Therapist (OT) certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain within 30 days of hire or transfer
About Baylor Scott & White Health
Baylor Scott & White Health is a leading not-for-profit healthcare system in the United States, offering a wide range of healthcare services including primary care, specialty care, and hospital services. Established in 2013 through the merger of Baylor Health Care System and Scott & White Healthcare, the company operates numerous hospitals, clinics, and outpatient facilities, with a headquarters in Dallas, Texas. They are committed to innovation, collaboration, integrity, and compassion for patients, and have a strong reputation for high-quality care and clinical excellence.
Full Job Description
The Occupational Therapist 1 plans, organizes and provides professional services in restorative, functional and preventative therapeutic programs to patients. Clinical practice includes evaluation and occupational therapy treatment planning to facilitate rehabilitation of the mental, physical or emotional person with a disability. Works closely with patients and family to establish and meet treatment goals.
**This position will support Hand, Wrist, and Elbow therapy. You will need your CHT certificate/license.**
**This is an outpatient position**
**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE**
+ Evaluates, treats and monitors patient. Modifies therapy program and goals.
+ Performs thorough and concise clinical documentation in a timely manner. Enters charges accurately.
+ Communicates effectively with patients and families, departmental coworkers and members of the medical care team. Provides education to patients, family and staff.
+ Supervises ancillary staff, students and volunteers.
+ Advances clinical skills through ongoing education, literature review and implementation of evidence-based practice.
+ Imparts knowledge to develop the clinical skills of collogues. Adheres to organizational, national and state regulatory guidelines.
+ Maintains awareness of system goals. Aligns personal goals and work activities to uphold or impact the system goals.
**KEY SUCCESS FACTORS**
+ Must possess problem solving skills at a level necessary to accomplish the job.
+ Must possess good communication skills and be able to relate professionally and positively to patients, patient's family members and facility staff.
+ Exhibits proven face-to-face synergy and leadership skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and coworkers.
+ Possesses proficient computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems and standard Rehabilitation equipment.
+ High attention to detail in fast paced and dynamic environment.
+ Ability to multitask effectively while maintaining a high level of productivity.
**BENEFITS**
Our competitive benefits package includes the following.
+ Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
+ 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
+ Tuition Reimbursement
+ PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level
**QUALIFICATIONS**
- EDUCATION - Masters' or Bachelors plus 2 years of work experience above the minimum qualification
- EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
- CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -
Occupational Therapist (OT)
Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.
As a health care system committed to improving the health of those we serve, we are asking our employees to model the same behaviours that we promote to our patients. As of January 1, 2012, Baylor Scott & White Health no longer hires individuals who use nicotine products. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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