Occupational Therapist

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Women's Mental Health Institute is seeking an Occupational Therapist I to provide evidence-based therapy aimed at enhancing functional independence, safety, and quality of life for diverse patients. The role emphasizes collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, thorough assessment, and development of individualized treatment plans focused on daily activities and safe discharge planning.

You will educate patients and families, documenting progress in the EHR while contributing to a

Qualifications

• Knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic practices.
• Strong assessment and treatment planning skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Effective communication and patient education abilities.
• Commitment to professional growth and compassionate care.

Responsibilities

• Assess functional and cognitive abilities to determine patient needs.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient.
• Deliver therapeutic interventions focused on ADLs, mobility, and safe discharge planning.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Document care and progress accurately in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Educate patients and families about treatment goals and strategies.
• Contribute to a compassionate, learning-oriented, and mission-driven culture.

Skills

Evidence-based practices

Assessment skills

Treatment planning

Team collaboration

Patient education

Job description

Role Overview: An Occupational Therapist I provides evidence-based therapy to enhance functional independence, safety, and quality of life for diverse patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess functional and cognitive abilities to determine patient needs.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient.
• Deliver therapeutic interventions focused on activities of daily living (ADLs), mobility, and safe discharge planning.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Document care and progress accurately in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Educate patients and families about treatment goals and strategies.
• Contribute to a compassionate, learning-oriented, and mission-driven culture.

Qualifications & Skills

• Knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic practices.
• Strong assessment and treatment planning skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Effective communication and patient education abilities.
• Commitment to professional growth and compassionate care.