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The Seton Family of Hospitals, a not-for-profit organization, is the leading provider of healthcare services in Central Texas.Seton is building for the future providing ´Healthcare that Works and Leaves No One Behind.´

SMC Occupational Therapy Responsibilities 1. Evaluates each patient appropriate to their diagnosis and medical status. 2. Establishes appropriate treatment plans/goals based on evaluation, patients age, medical history and dysfunction. 3. Initiates and performs treatments as appropriate through use of various exercises and activities, ADLs splinting, therapeutic media and rehabilitations. 4. Provides education and instructs patient, families and staff as appropriate in treatment to assist in attainment of goals set in the treatment plan. 5. Maintains accurate and timely medical records, daily charges, personnel in-service attendance records. 6. Delegates selective forms of treatment and other tasks to support personnel as appropriate. Supervises accordingly and facilitates a professional working environment. 7. Participates in in-services relevant to licensure and maintains records. Participates in staff development programs through orientations and in-services. 8. Maintains a proactive involvement in the Seton Performance Improvement process as it relates to departmental, site and network functions. 9. Shares in the responsibility for achieving team goals. 10. Communicates effectively to ensure positive outcomes. 11. May participate in selection of new team members and assist with peer review of performance. Minimum Qualifications Masters and/or doctorate degree preferred. Two (2) years of experience is preferred. Licensed by the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners (TBOTE) is required. Certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) preferred. Physical Demands Heavy (requires lifting 100 lbs, with frequent carrying of up to 50 lbs) Balancing:.............Frequently Bending:................Frequently Carrying:................Frequently Climbing:...............Frequently Crawling:...............Rarely Crouching:.............Frequently Fine Dexterity:........Continuously Foot Controls:........Occasionally Handing:................Frequently Hearing:.................Continuously Kneeling:...............Frequently Lifting:.....................Frequently Pushing Pulling:....Frequently Reaching:..............Continuously Sitting:....................Occasionally Standing:...............Frequently Talking:..................Continuously Twisting:................Frequently Vision:....................Continuously Walking:.................Frequently Work Environment Experiences no exposure to blood and blood borne pathogens in job. Supervision Received Director of Rehabilitation Services or equivalent Supervision Exercised Licensed assistants, aides, volunteers and assigned students Physical Other Other Functions 1. Willingly volunteers to represent the organization in the community as needed. 2. Provides clinical instruction to student interns. 3. Maintains JCAHO and other regulatory safety requirements and department specific training and competencies. 4. Determines departmental supply and equipment needs and assists with budgeting for such. 5. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities 1. Evaluates and administers tests of musculoskeletal, neurological and physiological responses to determine functioning. 2. Designs and fabricates orthotics and adaptive equipment according to the individual patients needs. 3. Develops appropriate treatment plans based on an evaluation of the patients dysfunction in conjunction with the patient, physician, family and staff. 4. Initiates and performs treatments through the use of exercise, manual therapy, physical agents and rehabilitation. 5. Educates/instructs the patient, family and staff and supervises accordingly. 6. Maintains accurate and timely patient and personal records. 7. Delegates selective forms of treatment to support staff and supervises accordingly. 8. Participates actively in staff development programs through orientation, presentations and attendance. 9. Maintains productive involvement in SETONs Total Quality Improvement process as it relates to intradepartmental, interdepartmental and intercampus functions and the Seton Philosophy. 10. Supports organizational and departmental team goals. Minimum Qualifications Masters and/or doctorate degree preferred. One (1) year of experience is required. Three (3) years of experience in specialty area is preferred. Licensed by the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners (TBOTE) is required. Within one month of hire, must obtain CPR certification through the American Heart Association. Preferred Qualifications Pediatric hand therapist position at Dell Children’s Medical Center in Austin, Texas. Seeking a hand therapist with pediatric experience and CHT certification preferred. Treatment categories include: congenital hand deformities, wound care, fractures, tendon injuries in outpatient and inpatient setting. Skills Must be proficient in the use of splinting. Physical Demands Medium (requires lifting 50 lbs, with frequent carrying of up to 25 lbs) Balancing:............Frequently Bending:...............Frequently Carrying:...............Frequently Climbing:.............Occasionally Crawling:..............Rarely Crouching:............Occasionally Fine Dexterity:.......Frequently Foot Controls:.......Occasionally Handing:..............Frequently Hearing:...............Continuously Kneeling:.............Occasionally Lifting:..................Frequently Pushing Pulling: .Occasionally Reaching:............Frequently Sitting:...................Occasionally Standing:..............Frequently Talking:................Continuously Twisting:..............Occasionally Vision:..................Continuously Walking:...............Frequently Work Environment Exposure to blood borne pathogens is anticipated for all employees Supervision Received DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR OR EQUIVALENT Supervision Exercised LICENSED ASSISTANTS, AIDES VOLUNTEERS AND STUDENTS. Physical Other NONE Other Functions 1. Performs other duties as assigned.2. Participates in community service activities.3. Maintains JCAHO and other regulatory/safety requirements and departmental specific training/competencies.4. Provides clinical supervision to students and interns. May serve as a coordinator for the Clinical Education programs.