Inpatient Rehab OT: Drive Patient Recovery

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Preventive healthcare coverage 100%

Paid Time Off from day one

Retirement Programs (TRS)

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Additional UT Southwestern benefits

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks a dedicated Occupational Therapist to provide patient-centered therapy within established policies and procedures. You will assess patients, plan and implement treatments, and contribute to discharge planning while ensuring safety and quality of care.

Strong knowledge of evaluation, treatment planning, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• No experience is required.
• Texas licensed or eligible for Texas license.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of departmental policies and procedures, and treatment-specific protocols regarding patient care; passes competency reviews and follows safety practices.
• Reviews information from patient history and examinations; uses proper testing to evaluate and set realistic goals and timeframes.
• Designs and analyzes treatment plans based on patient problems and goals; prepares for discharge and documents progress.
• Organizes patient treatment and manages time; assists in training and supervising OT technicians, students, and nursing staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's Degree from accredited Occupational Therapy program

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks a dedicated Occupational Therapist to provide patient-centered therapy within established policies and procedures. You will assess patients, plan and implement treatments, and contribute to discharge planning while ensuring safety and quality of care.

Strong knowledge of evaluation, treatment planning, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams is essential.