Acute Care Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Team & Growth

Texas Health Resources; Texas; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid parental leave

Flexible spending

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Job summary

Texas Health Resources is seeking an Occupational Therapist for an acute care unit in Fort Worth. The full-time role involves inpatient care within a Magnet-designated hospital that serves a large community since 1930.

New graduates are welcome. Preference for experience with adults in acute hospital settings and a current Texas OT license upon hire. BCLS certification is required before independent patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy completed.
• New grads welcome; no experience required.
• Experience with adults preferred in acute care settings or inpatient hospital care.
• Texas OT license required upon hire.
• BCLS certification required before independent patient care, renewed quarterly.
• Strong English communication, both verbal and written, with good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform age-appropriate patient assessments and establish a care plan.
• Apply therapeutic techniques suitable for patient age and goals.
• Educate patients and families through instruction, demonstrations, and handouts.
• Document assessments, plans, and re-certifications per regulatory guidelines.
• Collaborate with peers and other disciplines to support care.
• Focus on daily living skills, mobility and cognition in patients.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Time management

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Texas Health Resources is seeking an Occupational Therapist for an acute care unit in Fort Worth. The full-time role involves inpatient care within a Magnet-designated hospital that serves a large community since 1930.

New graduates are welcome. Preference for experience with adults in acute hospital settings and a current Texas OT license upon hire. BCLS certification is required before independent patient care.