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Occupational Therapy Assistant Job in Tyler, Texas

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - Rehab Therapy

Company:CHRISTUS Health

Profession/Specialty:Occupational Therapy Assistant

Location:Tyler, Texas, United States

Job Type:Full-time, In-person, Permanent

Job Description

Description

Summary:

A professional who plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates patient care activities. He/she has clinical and/or functional knowledge of the position for which they are accountable either directly or indirectly through delegation of tasks. Incumbent is accountable to the Administrative Team. Collaborates with other Clinical Associates to meet individual needs using communication and available resources to promote quality, cost effective care

Responsibilities:

  • The lead therapist reports directly to the department manager/director and/or his/her designee
  • Responsible for the utilization and supervision of volunteers, students, support staff, assistants and therapists working in his/her area relating to the provision of physical, occupational, or speech therapy services
  • The lead therapist is responsible for the interpretation/implementation of physician orders, provision of safe care to customers, protection of confidential information, professional communication, economic use of time/resources, and creation of a positive work/therapy environment
  • Accountable for the daily operations of his/her unit and for implementation of program needs as determined by the manager/director

Requirements:

  • Associate Degree
  • OTA Lic in state of employment
  • BLS

Work Schedule:

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type:

Full Time


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About CHRISTUS Health

CHRISTUS Health is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures.

Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston and San Antonio and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, the mission of CHRISTUS Health is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.

To support our healthcare ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on staff who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States.

EXTENDING THE HEALING MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST

We are inspired by our mission, vision and core values to deliver compassionate, high quality health care, improving the health of the communities we serve. Above all, we are committed to providing our customers and their family members with a truly unique healing experience, one that embodies our values and respects the dignity and worth of each person. Creating a health care system that is truly excellent in all areas is an ongoing effort.