Acute Care OT: Elevate Patient Recovery

UT Southwestern; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

TRS retirement

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

PSLF Qualified Employer

Job summary

UT Southwestern is hiring an Occupational Therapist for Acute Care in Dallas. The role supports patient care with a focus on safety and evidence-based practice. The schedule is full-time, five days per week, eight hours per day, with overtime eligibility for non-exempt staff.

Texas licensure or eligibility, a Bachelor’s in Occupational Therapy, and BLS CPR are required. No prior experience is required, with a preference for 1 year in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program.
• Texas license or eligibility for licensure required.
• BLS CPR certification required upon hire.
• No experience is required; 1 year experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform and apply departmental policies and treatment protocols to ensure patient safety.
• Review information from history, physicals and complaints to set goals and assess progress.
• Design and adjust treatment plans, discharge planning, and progress documentation.
• Organize patient treatment and assist with training of OT technicians and staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Independent worker

Team oriented

Basic computer knowledge

General patient care skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree From accredited Occupational Therapy program

Texas licensed or eligible for Texas license

BLS CPR certification

Job description

UT Southwestern is hiring an Occupational Therapist for Acute Care in Dallas. The role supports patient care with a focus on safety and evidence-based practice. The schedule is full-time, five days per week, eight hours per day, with overtime eligibility for non-exempt staff.

Texas licensure or eligibility, a Bachelor’s in Occupational Therapy, and BLS CPR are required. No prior experience is required, with a preference for 1 year in a hospital setting.