OT, Occupational Therapist - Physical Medicine - Full Time
Company: Christus Health
Location: Texarkana
Posted on: February 7, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Description Summary: Provides occupational
therapy services. Evaluates patients, sets goals, plans programs
and treats patients according to the physician’s orders; maintains
required records and notes; assists with directing technicians and
support personnel, assumes responsibility for occupational charges;
participates in educational programs; follow all CHRISTUS St.
Michael and departmental policy and procedures. Responsibilities: -
Maintains consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies
with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance,
confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability. - Performs
patients care related duties in order to restore the patient to
his/her maximum level of independence and function according to
accepted standards of ethical conduct for the occupational
therapist. - Clinical competencies in occupational therapist skills
and techniques are demonstrated in a manner that promotes quality
patient care. - Participates in established inter-departmental and
intra-departmental communication systems and methods to achieve
departmental, hospital and corporate goals. - Maintains required
records/documentation on a timely manner as specified in
departmental policy and procedures manual. - Participated in
maintaining/improving the effectiveness of the services provided by
the occupational therapy department. - Participates in medical
chart peer review, case record review and utilization review as
deemed necessary. - Assumes responsibility for therapeutic
equipment safety, operation and maintenance. Requirements:
Education/Skills - Basic Computer Knowledge - Ability to
communicate effectively, both verbally and written. - Graduate of
an accredited occupational therapy program. Experience - New
graduate entry level or any amount of experience in occupational
therapy is acceptable. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications -
Maintains current Texas licensure/registration/certification and
provides the hospital with proof of indicated requirements. - BCLS
certification. Work Schedule: 5 Days - 8 Hours Work Type: Full
Time
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