Ernest Health
Occupational Therapist Per Diem
Ernest Health, Weslaco, Texas, United States, 78596
Overview
Join our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals who are focused on service excellence and providing top quality care!
At
Weslaco Regional Rehabilitation Hospital
we strive to attract, retain, develop, and empower our employees, supporting them in their professional growth with career advancement opportunities and a path to success within our organization.
We have a great Per Diem opportunity for an Occupational Therapist in Weslaco, TX.
Weslaco Regional Rehabilitation Hospital
Our hospital has been ranked in the
Top 10% nationally for rehabilitative care for 4 years
and has earned The Joint Commission's Stroke Certification and Amputee Certification. At our 32-bed hospital, we provide specialized inpatient and outpatient rehabilitative services to our patients, serving Hidalgo County and the Rio Grande Valley. We see patients who often are recovering from disabilities caused by injuries, illnesses, or chronic medical conditions.
As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees' work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through "My Ernest Journey" and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is "You Spoke, We Listened". These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.
Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.
Benefits:
PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan optionsFlexible and Health Saving account options availableDental and Vision coverage401K with employer matchingLife insuranceShort-and-long term disabilityCompetitive compensationWellness & Work Life balance:
Employee Assistance ProgramWellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives.Earned Time Off - Start accruing vacation time on start date.Professional Growth:
Clinical Career Ladder bonus programTherapy Preceptor bonus programContinuing education opportunitiesWhat you bring:
A passion for patient care, a team player, motivating and collaborating therapist to assist patients to reach the best outcome.Graduate Degree from an accredited program in Occupational Therapy.Current State Occupational Therapist License.Current CPRQualifications
Required Skills:
Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist requiredBasic Life Support/CPR card requiredOne year of experience in the care of patients in rehabilitation hospital setting preferred.Additional Qualifications/Skills:
Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.Demonstrates competency in the provision of care according to established standardsDemonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patientsDemonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.Effective organizational and time management skills.Effective written and verbal communication skills.Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.Ability to work closely and professionally with others.Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
Responsibilities
Evaluates patients and helps them improve basic motor functions and reasoning abilities, but also compensate for permanent loss of function by teaching them to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments. These patients may have conditions that are mentally, physically, developmentally, or emotionally disabling. May also assist patients in selecting appropriate adaptive equipment and assistive devices. Integrates the hospital's mission and "Guiding Principles" into daily practice.
Join our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals who are focused on service excellence and providing top quality care!
At
Weslaco Regional Rehabilitation Hospital
we strive to attract, retain, develop, and empower our employees, supporting them in their professional growth with career advancement opportunities and a path to success within our organization.
We have a great Per Diem opportunity for an Occupational Therapist in Weslaco, TX.
Weslaco Regional Rehabilitation Hospital
Our hospital has been ranked in the
Top 10% nationally for rehabilitative care for 4 years
and has earned The Joint Commission's Stroke Certification and Amputee Certification. At our 32-bed hospital, we provide specialized inpatient and outpatient rehabilitative services to our patients, serving Hidalgo County and the Rio Grande Valley. We see patients who often are recovering from disabilities caused by injuries, illnesses, or chronic medical conditions.
As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees' work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through "My Ernest Journey" and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is "You Spoke, We Listened". These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.
Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.
Benefits:
PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan optionsFlexible and Health Saving account options availableDental and Vision coverage401K with employer matchingLife insuranceShort-and-long term disabilityCompetitive compensationWellness & Work Life balance:
Employee Assistance ProgramWellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives.Earned Time Off - Start accruing vacation time on start date.Professional Growth:
Clinical Career Ladder bonus programTherapy Preceptor bonus programContinuing education opportunitiesWhat you bring:
A passion for patient care, a team player, motivating and collaborating therapist to assist patients to reach the best outcome.Graduate Degree from an accredited program in Occupational Therapy.Current State Occupational Therapist License.Current CPRQualifications
Required Skills:
Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist requiredBasic Life Support/CPR card requiredOne year of experience in the care of patients in rehabilitation hospital setting preferred.Additional Qualifications/Skills:
Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.Demonstrates competency in the provision of care according to established standardsDemonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patientsDemonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.Effective organizational and time management skills.Effective written and verbal communication skills.Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.Ability to work closely and professionally with others.Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
Responsibilities
Evaluates patients and helps them improve basic motor functions and reasoning abilities, but also compensate for permanent loss of function by teaching them to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments. These patients may have conditions that are mentally, physically, developmentally, or emotionally disabling. May also assist patients in selecting appropriate adaptive equipment and assistive devices. Integrates the hospital's mission and "Guiding Principles" into daily practice.