Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) in Rowlett, TX at Infojini Healthcare

ID: 52360457 Shift: 12 HR Days 07:00-19:00 Description: Job Specific Notes: Therapist Occupational AsstOccupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Baylor Scott & WhiteFacility/Location: BSW Medical Center Lake Pointe - Rowlett, TXSchedule/Shift: FT - Day PositionESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLEProvides occupational therapy treatments, under the direction of a licensed Occupational Therapist, to assist in developing, improving and restoring autonomous functioning and\or minimizing debilitation.Communicates with the supervising therapist regarding patient progress or needs for updating plan of care.Establishes rapport with the patient in a professional manner.Provides necessary equipment and\or instruction to patient and\or family members prior to patient's discharge. Performs splinting application and education in use.Prepares comprehensive, concise and timely documentation of patient treatment and progress. Supervises ancillary staff and students, when appropriate and as assigned. Effectively communicates treatment information to ancillary staff.Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings to maintain awareness of patient status.Fulfills continuing education and\or certification requirements to maintain required qualifications. Takes responsibility to know and complete professional and technical requirements and give documentation on such requirements.Presents educational programs when requested.KEY SUCCESS FACTORSMust be physically capable of prolonged being upright, moving, pushing and holding.Good communications skills, both verbally and in writing.Good problem-solving skills.Good computer skills.Must be able to maintain confidentiality about patient.Must have the ability to relate professionally and positively and work cooperatively with patients, families and other employees at all levels.BENEFITSOur competitive benefits package includes the following.Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%Tuition ReimbursementPTO accrual beginning Day 1QUALIFICATIONS- EDUCATION - Associate's- EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience- CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - Occupational Ther Asst (OTA) Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.Description for Job SUMMARYThe Occupational Therapy Helpant helps with rehabilitative activities for patients who may have developmental, physical and emotional impairments. This position performs occupational therapy treatments to help with restoring autonomous functioning and/or minimizing debilitation. Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks:91