CHRISTUS Health

Occupational Therapist - 743019

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Description Tiered Sign On Bonus of $5,000 $5,000 Retention Bonus for up to three years Possible Relocation Reimbursement (dependent on location and receipts provided) • Plan, organize and participate in medically orientated occupational therapy programs to include evaluating extent of abilities and limitations and assisting patient regain coordination through the utilization of selected occupational therapy procedures; determine activity assignments to obtain a therapeutic goal. • Assist clients in performing activities of all types • Use physical exercises to help patients increase strength and dexterity • Use activities to help patients improve visual acuity and the ability to discern patterns • Use computer programs to help clients improve decision-making, abstract-reasoning, problem-solving memory, sequencing, coordination, and perceptual skills. • Design or make special equipment needed at home or at work • Develop computer-aided adaptive equipment and teach clients with severe limitations how to use that equipment in order to communicate better and control various aspects of their environment. • Occupational Therapists may work with particular populations, i.e. children, the elderly, or may work in specialized settings, i.e. mental health. • Observe and evaluate patient’s progress; design treatment plans and recommend programs suited to individual potential and rehabilitative needs. • Coordinate occupational therapy with other therapeutic activities according to patient’s needs, capabilities, interests and treatment goals and objectives. • Participate in ward rounds, patient care conferences, consultations and educational programs designed to improve patient care and staff performance; recommend new occupational therapy methods and techniques. • Prepare and maintain a variety of records and files indicating patient progress, care plans and related statistical data as required by departmental and hospital policies Requirements Education Required: Bachelors Licenses&Certifications Required: L-Occ Therapist Preferred: C-BLS %{{advertiserId}}% %%{{category}}%%