Occupational Therapist (OT)

Job Description

Schedule: PRN

Your experience matters

Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Keller is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Texas Health Resources. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Occupational Therapist (OT) joining our team, you're embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute

An Occupational Therapist (OT) who excels in this role:

• Assumes responsibility and accountability as indicated for the care of those patients being treated by Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants, rehabilitation technicians and occupational therapy students. May be assigned to orient staff and students and assume the duties and responsibilities of the supervisor in the absence of that individual as qualified to do so
• Assesses patients' needs; identifies and initiates appropriate occupational therapy interventions; works cooperatively with other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional occupational therapy practice and interdisciplinary teamwork
• Observes and evaluates treatment affect, accomplishment of short and long term goals. Recommends change to physician, if needed
• Performs an appropriate assessment on each patient and performs reassessments, as per policy. Performs accurate and timely QI scoring. The population is adult and geriatric patients requiring an adult medical rehabilitation program and services
• Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function of participation in rehabilitation; makes appropriate interventions to reduce pain; makes appropriate physician contact for intervention
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors
• Other duties as assigned

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• 401(k) retirement plan
• Professional development and advancement opportunities
• Flexible schedules
• Superior quality patient outcomes
• Supportive leadership and culture

What we're looking for

Applicants should have a current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state where the hospital is located. Additional requirements include:

• Inpatient rehab experience preferred
• Current BLS/CPR Card

More about Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Keller

Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Keller is a 36-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital offering exceptional care to the Keller, TX community

EEOC Statement

"Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Keller is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Keller is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."