Occupational TherapistInpatient Rehabilitation CenterFast-paced, high volume Inpatient Rehab is looking for top skilled Occupational Therapist. Is that you?Work location: Texas Health Dallas, 8200 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, TX 75231Work hours: PRN - As Needed.
Variable weekday and weekends, with rotations for holiday coverage. Minimum 36/hours a quarter, of which 16 are weekend hours are required.
Inpatient Rehabilitation Center Highlights· A very diverse and inclusive team with a focus on exceptional patient care.· A CARF accredited 44 bed unit with Stroke and Amputee Program certifications.· Recognized as a top rehabilitation hospital by U.S. News.· Patient-focused, 44 bed inpatient rehabilitation unit with a very diverse and progressive team, focused on patient outcomes, individualized, exceptional patient care and progression of our disciplines.Here’s What You Need· Bachelor's Degree Completion of an Occupational Therapy program Required· 1 year experience, adult acute or inpatient rehabilitation strongly preferred· Adult Inpatient Rehab Experience Strongly Preferred· Neuro/Trauma Experience Preferred· OT - Occupational Therapist Texas Occupational Therapy License Upon Hire Required AND· BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly RequiredWhat You Will DoPerforms age-appropriate patient treatment· Uses therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to patient age and desire for treatment· Performs treatment procedures that are within the scope of the professional license· Performs/delegates technical procedures appropriately and safely· Utilizes a variety of treatment techniques to achieve goals, if necessary· Determines patient response to treatment and evaluates progress (reassessment)· Educates patient and family through instruction, demonstration, and/or appropriate handouts in treatment plan, safety issues, home programs/self-management and assistive equipment· Maintains patient safety throughout treatment· Communicates with physicians and other healthcare personnel as appropriate regarding patient care issues· Demonstrates competence in the performance of age-appropriate patient treatment and individualizes care based on age specific needs· Motivates non-compliant or unmotivated patients to participate in therapyAdditional perks of being a Texas Health Occupational Therapist· Benefits include 401k and other benefits.· Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.· Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).· A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.Entity HighlightsFor more than a half-century, Texas Health Hospital Dallas has been at the forefront of health care in North Texas. We’re an 875-bed, Magnet-designated, full-service hospital serving our community in and around Dallas since 1966. We specialize in cancer care, cardiology, neurosciences, women’s services and emergency medicine, we’ve got it. Plus, we’re a renowned Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a Comprehensive Stroke and Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence and provide wellness services, outpatient surgery and women’s imaging services. Texas Health Dallas is a joint Commission-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, a Level I Trauma Center, a Comprehensive Heart Attack Center, and a designated Magnet hospital. We’re a top choice in North Texas for cancer and emergency services, bariatric services, cardiac care and much more. As part of the Texas Health family and its 28,000+ employees, we’re one of the largest employers in the Dallas Fort Worth area. Our career growth and professional development opportunities are top-notch and our benefits are equally outstanding. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we improve the health of the people in our communities every day. You belong here.Explore our Texas Health careers site (https://jobs.texashealth.org/) for info like Benefits (https://jobs.texashealth.org/benefits) , Job Listings by Category (https://jobs.texashealth.org/professions) , recent Awards (https://jobs.texashealth.org/awards) we’ve won and more.Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to [email protected] .#LI-TS1Texas Health requires a resume when an application is submitted.Employment opportunities are only reflective of wholly owned Texas Health Resources entities.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employees or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.