Occupational Therapist III - Part -Time
Job Description
Summary
The Department of Neurology is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to support our ALS Clinic. The ideal candidate will excel at conducting a physical assessment of patients, developing treatment plans, assessing work and home environments of patients, and developing physical rehabilitation programs here in the clinic.
This position will be part-time and support our clinic every 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month.
ALS Clinic at Baylor College of Medicine is a Certified Treatment Center of Excellence.
The ideal candidate must be comfortable working with patients with progressive diseases and caretakers.
Job Duties
- Assesses each patient through a physical and psychological assessment and creates and follows a treatment plan.
- Advises patients on equipment aid or daily activities, answer any concerns patient or care givers may have during their visit. Educate caregivers and family members of patient care.
- Develops physical rehabilitation programs to help patients regain lost skills that will prepare them for a return to work.
- Evaluates results and progress of occupational therapy on patients.
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Maintains professional knowledge and the technical progress in order to provide patient with the best
treatment program available. - Evaluates patient condition regarding physical and basic mental health.
- Attends ALS briefing meetings before every clinic.
- Partners with Neurologist, Sleep, Palliative Care, & Neuropsychology for best treatment plans.
- Performs other job related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
- Four years of relevant experience.
- Licensure by the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
- Certification in area of specialty.
Preferred Qualifications
Work Authorization Requirement:
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission, and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. - Diversity, respect, and inclusiveness create an environment that is conducive to academic excellence, and strengthens our institution by increasing talent, encouraging creativity, and ensuring a broader perspective. - Diversity helps position Baylor to reduce disparities in health and healthcare access and to better address the needs of the community we serve. - Baylor is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, trainees, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds by providing a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all members of the Baylor community.
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