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Peterson Health

Outpatient Occupational Therapist | PRN (As-Needed)

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What they do

An Occupational Therapist helps patients with injuries, illnesses, and disabilities recover, improve, or develop skills needed for everyday activities. Assists people with mobility impairments to move easily around their homes; develops school and workplace settings that are accessible for individuals with physical or mental disabilities. May specialize in certain types of impairments or certain categories of patients.

$86,401 / year median in Texas

+4% projected growth

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Job Description

Outpatient Occupational Therapist | PRN (As-Needed) Allied Health Professionals / Technologists Occupational Therapy
DESCRIPTION
Who we are: Peterson Health is an independent, not-for-profit rural community hospital located in Kerrville, TX- heart of the Texas Hill Country. Peterson was recently named one of the Top 20 rural and community hospitals in the country and the only one in Texas by the National Rural Health Association. Being named one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare for six consecutive years is a testament to Peterson's commitment to its team and to fulfilling its mission of providing exceptional, compassionate, patient-centered care.
Shift Information:
This position is PRN working as needed by the department.
What we offer:
Health Insurance 401(k) Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Paid time off Tuition Reimbursement | HPSA Designated Employee Education Scholarships Employee Referral Program Merit Increases Free access to a beautiful onsite fitness facility What you will do: The Occupational Therapist assesses patients, formulates a plan of care and provides direct patient care services in accordance with the law and state practice act. Services must be ordered by a physician or physician extenders. The Occupational Therapist also supervises and delegates appropriate functions to the Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants or Rehab Technicians.
Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy
Preferred Education:
Master's or Doctorate Degree in
Occupational Therapy Required Skills:
Basic computer skills, good interpersonal skills, basic organizational and time management skills, basic knowledge and skills to care for the physical needs of the population served. Required Licensure /Registration /
Certification:
Current Texas license as an Occupational Therapist and BLS Preferred Licensure /Registration /
Certification:
Advanced skills/certifications in specialty areas, such as NDT, geriatric, orthopedics, pediatrics, etc.
Required Experience:
Work/educational experience in the healthcare field
Preferred Experience:
One year experience as an Occupational Therapist in a health care setting.