Occupational Therapist (OT)

Job Description

Job Description

Take your OT career in an exciting, new direction when you join the FYZICAL family as an Occupational Therapist (OT) at FYZICAL Sherman.

We are looking for an orthopedic minded OT to join our orthopedic clinic.

This is your chance to make life-changing differences in the lives of clients who are recovering from various orthopedic conditions. This respected Occupational Therapist position places you on a team of noted clinicians who are capable of achieving next-level results. With a practice leader who is invested in you and the freedom to innovate, you will be able to make a lasting impact that echoes throughout the industry. State-of-the-art technology and unparalleled continuing education will advance your skills and place you at the top of your field.

We DARE you to come and have fun! Apply for our Occupational Therapist job opening today.  Responsibilities

• Perform new-patient evaluations/exams
• Diagnose patients; evaluate physical activity limitations
• Create a plan that sets a goal and completion date
• Equip patients with OT intervention techniques/exercises ; track progress
• Provide education to patients on techniques for the continuation of care
• Examine and evaluate new patients
• Establish a diagnosis of condition or conditions and their impact on activity
• Establish a plan goal and time frame
• Prescribe intervention techniques and exercises
• Measure and track intervention effectiveness
• Educate the patient on continuing care

Required Skills

• Accredited OT program graduate
• Up-to-date state OT license or eligible for licensure in Texas
• Able to create and implement outpatient orthopedic, balance, and vestibular rehabilitation-setting treatment plans
• Ability to work efficiently/effectively in an autonomous environment 
• Must be self-motivated with a willingness to learn
• Passion for working with orthopedic, vestibular, balance, neurological, and fall-risk patient population