Occupational Therapist, Traveler - Sports Medicine Job at Memorial Hermann Health System, Houston, TX

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  • Memorial Hermann Health System
  • Houston, TX

Job Description

Occupational Therapist, Traveler - Sports Medicine at Memorial Hermann Health System summary:

An Occupational Therapist specializing in Sports Medicine who assesses and develops personalized treatment plans to enhance patients' independence and recovery. Provides direct patient care, supervises rehabilitation staff, and mentors students and interns while ensuring safe and efficient healthcare delivery. Acts as a clinical resource, participates in professional development, and contributes to community health initiatives within a multidisciplinary team.

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary

Assesses patients then develop and initiate treatment plan based on the results of the evaluation. The evaluation may include measurement of physical, cognitive, perceptual and/or developmental skill as they relate to maximizing level of independence in the occupational performance areas along the continuum of life. Provide direct patient care. Documents findings, progress and instruction to patients and caregivers. Assists Level III occupational therapists and leadership with program development. Serves as resource to staff OT’s. Provides training and guidance to students and interns. Responsible for patient care performed by assistants and rehabilitation technicians.

Job Description

CHT or previous hand experience strongly preferred

SMR Locations

Sugarland

TMC

Greenway

Memorial City

Katy

Richmond

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelors or degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university-based Occupational Therapy program

Licenses/Certifications: Current License to practice Occupational Therapy by the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners license required. Current Certification in Basic Life Support

Experience/Knowledge/Skills:

  • The position requires occasional to frequent lifting up to 75-100 pounds and carrying of up to 30 pounds; prolonged standing; frequent walking, stooping and squatting. 

  • Fine hand dexterity, eye-hand coordination, the ability to receive oral and written communication, and to communicate verbally and in writing are also necessary.

  • The visual ability to monitor instruments, computers and equipment, recognize alphanumeric characters, distinguish colors and observe physical characteristics are essential to this position.

Principal Accountabilities

  • Assumes responsibility in the care of the patient. Performs complete, comprehensive evaluation of patients. Accurately interprets evaluation findings. Completes a written plan of care, develops goals based on evaluation findings, and develops a comprehensive program to attain goals. 

  • Implements an occupational therapy treatment program and provides advanced occupational therapy treatments. Demonstrates competency in performing advanced occupational therapy skills. Assesses patients periodically to monitor progress towards treatment goals, and alters goals, plan or program as indicated. Supervises assistants and rehabilitation technicians with regards to patient care. Motivates and instructs patients/caregivers using appropriate methods.

  • Communicates effectively with staff, patients/caregivers and professional colleagues to include physicians and insurance companies. 

  • Manages time effectively. 

  • Documents appropriately in the medical record and completes other documentation duties accurately and efficiently.

  • Serve as a clinical resource, mentor, and clinical instructor to staff, students, hospital, schools and/or the community in general. 

  • Actively pursues clinical expertise in specific treatment techniques or management of a particular patient population.

  • Actively participates in organized system/facility/departmental committees and taskforces Present education/in-services/journal reviews to colleagues, peers, and/or the community

  • Presents relevant special topics in professional literature at clinic meetings, grand rounds, conferences, university settings and meetings as delegated or requested by the faculty.

  • Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.

  • Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization.

  • Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.

  • Other duties as assigned.

Keywords:

occupational therapy, sports medicine, patient care, treatment planning, rehabilitation, physical evaluation, clinical mentorship, therapy supervision, patient safety, healthcare

Job Tags

Full time,

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