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Occupational Therapist - Full-time-Sage Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit.

Universal Health Services

AUSTIN, TexasFull TimeMid
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Location
AUSTIN, Texas
Employment
Full Time
Work model
On-Site
Level
Mid

About this role

Responsibilities

Texas NeuroRehab Center is a specialized treatment facility located ten minutes from downtown Austin on 67 wooded acres. We have served the Austin community for over 80-years and are proud of our history and tenured leadership team. Today, Texas NeuroRehab Center provides complex medical and brain injury rehab for ages 13 years and older and neurobehavioral residential treatment services for children and adolescents. The capabilities of the facility as a whole allow for integrated and specialized care for children, adolescents and adults facing difficult challenges. Texas NeuroRehab Center is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and motivated Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our new Sage Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit. Cross coverage on other units as needed. The Occupational Therapist will provide comprehensive evaluation, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions to patients recovering from neurological, orthopedic, traumatic, and medically complex conditions. As a member of an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team, the OT will focus on maximizing patients' independence, safety, functional performance, and quality of life through evidence-based occupational therapy services. This position offers the opportunity to help shape a new inpatient rehabilitation program and contribute to exceptional patient outcomes. Benefits include: Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

Qualifications

The following are the job requirements for the Occupational Therapist position:

SKILLS

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: Clinical Care Complete comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans. Provide evidence-based interventions to address activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), cognitive function, upper extremity function, vision/perception, mobility, and community reintegration. Assess and recommend adaptive equipment, durable medical equipment, and environmental modifications. Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as needed to achieve functional goals. Educate patients, families, and caregivers regarding diagnosis, treatment strategies, safety, and discharge recommendations. Participate in discharge planning and recommend appropriate post-acute services and resources. Interdisciplinary Collaboration Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, case managers, psychologists, and other rehabilitation professionals. Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, care conferences, and patient/family education sessions. Contribute to the development of individualized rehabilitation goals and plans of care. Documentation & Compliance Complete evaluations, treatment notes, progress reports, and discharge summaries accurately and within established timelines. Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, accreditation, and payer requirements. Maintain patient confidentiality and uphold HIPAA standards. Quality & Professional Development Support quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice standards. Maintain professional competency through continuing education and ongoing learning opportunities. Assist with program development and process improvement initiatives for the Sage Unit.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program. LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: Current Texas Occupational Therapist license or eligibility for licensure. Current BLS certification EXPERIENCE: One (1) year or more of experience in inpatient rehabilitation, acute care, neurorehabilitation, or related setting. Experience treating patients with neurological diagnoses, including traumatic brain injury, stroke, spinal cord injury, and other

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