Occupational Therapist - Acute Care - PRN, Variable Hours

Occupational Therapist – Acute Care Work location: Texas Health Dallas, 8200 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, TX 75231 Work hours: PRN – As needed weekend and weekdays Minimum 196 hours/year and 1 weekend shift/month Acute Care Therapy Department Highlights Flexible scheduling that allows for work/life balance Interesting variety of patients in a fast-paced, high-volume department Supportive environment with mentoring from experienced team with multiple certifications including: Neuro Clinical Specialists, Cardiac Clinical Specialists, Geriatric Clinical Specialists, Neonatal Certified specialists, Lymphedema Certified Therapist and Vestibular Certified therapists. Staff – led process improvement teams dedicated to high quality, evidence-based care. Texas Health Dallas is a Level 1 Trauma Center and DNV Comprehensive Stroke Center Here’s What You Need Bachelor's Degree Completion of an Occupational Therapy program Required 1 year experience, acute care strongly 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 Required Good verbal and written communication skills in English; Problem solving ability; Ability to teach others; Time management skills; Good interpersonal and customer service skills, Basic leadership skills. What You Will Do Uses therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to patient age and desire for treatment Performs age-appropriate patient 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 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 therapy Additional perks of being a Texas Health Employee Benefits include 401k, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Programs, as well as other benefits. Delivery of high-quality patient care A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth. #J-18808-Ljbffr Texas Health Resources