Full Time Acute Occupational Therapist Assistant

At Memorial Hermann, we're about creating exceptional experiences for both our patients and our employees. Our goal is to provide opportunities for our diverse employee population that develop and grow careers in a team-oriented environment focused on patient care.
Every employee, at every level, begins their journey at Memorial Hermann learning about the history of the organization and its established culture built on trust and integrity. Our employees drive this culture, and we want you to be a part of it.
Job Summary
Performs routine occupational therapy treatments according to patient treatment plans under the direction of a licensed occupational therapist, especially activities of daily living. Documents findings, progress and instruction to patients and caregivers. Supervises rehabilitation technicians with regard to individual patient care. May assist with program development. May provide training and guidance to students and interns.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapist assistant or an Occupational Therapist program
Licenses/Certifications: Current license to practice Occupational Therapy by the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners license or eligibility. 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.
• Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions; delivers on our brand promise of "we advance health" through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion and results while ensuring one Memorial Hermann.

Principal Accountabilities

• Manages time effectively.
• Documents appropriately in the medical record and completes other documentation duties accurately and efficiently.
• Other duties as assigned.
• 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.
• May serve as clinical instructor for OTA interns.
• May serve as a clinical resource to colleagues, other health care professionals or to the community in general.
• 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.
• Implements an occupational therapy treatment program as described by an occupational therapist's written plan of care. Provides occupational therapy services under the supervision of the OT, and modifies treatment only as allowed by the plan of care. Is able to demonstrate occupational therapy skills competently. May screen patients for possible OT services under the direction of an OT. Monitors patient's condition and progress towards treatment goals.
• Communicates effectively with the supervising occupational therapist, patient/caregiver and other professional colleagues to include physicians and insurance companies.