Physical Occupational Dual Therapist

Full Time
Navasota, TX 77868
Posted
Job description
Overview

CHI St. Joseph Health Grimes Hospital is located Navasota TX and is a 25 bed critical access hospital. Our Medical Unit consists of 18 beds & has a phenomenal leadership team & great overall culture!

Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSE

The dual certified occupational/physical therapist (OT/PT) delivers quality therapy services to patients by performing
evaluations and developing individual treatment plans and goals to maximize functional outcomes. The OT/PT
implements the treatment program, reassesses treatment results, and actively participates in discharge planning. The
OT/PT is responsible for maintaining standards of professional and ethical practice following the guidelines of the State
of Texas Board of Examiners for Occupational/Physical Therapy. Services are delivered within the framework of an
interdisciplinary team approach, including the patient and significant others. These services are delivered in compliance
with CommonSpirit Health's mission, ethical standards, and policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Evaluates/assesses patients in a systematic and thorough manner; establishes appropriate treatment plans and goals within specified time frames; administers appropriate treatments to patients; demonstrates knowledge and skill in the use of therapeutic exercise, manual techniques, transfers, activities of daily living, modalities, and rehabilitation equipment.
2. Instructs and supervises patient care of Occupational and Physical therapy assistants, rehabilitation technicians, and student affiliates in a respectful, courteous and consistent manner.
3. Maintains timely and accurate medical records; records legibly in patient charts; completes reports in an organized, thorough and timely manner.
4. Fosters communication with patients and families, other therapists, physicians, nurses, volunteers, and other hospital personnel to achieve goals and establish department support; attends and provides quality input during multidisciplinary rounds and departmental meetings.
5. Provides patient and family education; includes information on outside resources to meet the patient's specific needs.
6. Promotes health care outcomes in concert with currently accepted clinical practice guidelines and established clinical pathways. Identifies poor outcomes/data for referral for performance improvement.
7. Attends department and hospital inservices; actively engages in continuing education and professional development.
8. Assists with teaching/training of new/current personnel; evaluates clinical competency of peers and provides interdepartmental education, as directed; completes all required training and education.
9. The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:
Minimum requirement of a Bachelor Degree: Physical and Occupational Therapy

Required Licensure and Certifications:

Licensed by the State of Texas- Occupational Therapist & Physical Therapist; American Heart Association CPR/BLS Certified

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