Occupational Therapist - Long Term Care
Hondo, TX
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Role

Temp Occupational Therapist (OT) in Long Term Care (LTC), Days

Location

Hondo, Texas

Contract Length

13 weeks

Employment Type

Temp

Required Qualifications

• Valid Occupational Therapist license in Texas
• Occupational Therapist (1 year of experience)
• Occupational Therapist experience within the last year
• NBCOT
• Experience in a Long Term Care or Rehabilitation setting

Job Responsibilities

• Screens and evaluates patients with cognitive and/or ADL physical functioning disorders and develops a plan of care
• Uses standardized assessments and evidence-based practice
• Provides rehabilitative treatment interventions, including ADL retraining, therapeutic activities, therapeutic exercises, modalities, and supportive or assistive devices
• Assesses progress, adjusts treatment, evaluates outcomes, and makes referrals as needed
• Provides consultation and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers
• Communicates with the supervisor and other health team members about patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans
• Provides discharge summaries
• Documents required information in the electronic documentation system and maintains patient records
• Records treatment minutes
• Participates in required meetings, trainings, in-services, and conferences
• Obtains necessary DME or supplies
• Supervises and supports occupational therapist assistants, rehabilitation aides, and/or students

Additional Information

• 8 hours per day
• Must be submitted at the posted rate; higher requested rates may be redirected