Occupational Therapist, Acute Care

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

Job Description - Occupational Therapist, Acute Care (986039)

Job Description

Occupational Therapist, Acute Care - ( 986039 )

Description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

Schedule/Training

Work Schedule:

• Full-time: 5 days/week, 8 hours/day (40 hours total).

Non-exempt Employees:

• Full-time OT/PT staff qualify for overtime pay if working over 40 hours/week.

Overtime Pay:

• Paid at 1.5 times your hourly rate for hours beyond 40/week.
• No double pay for overtime and holiday premium.
• 3 weekend shifts/month for the first 2 years.
• 2 weekend shifts/month after 2 years.

Flex Days:

• Mandatory to ensure a 40-hour workweek.
• Flexible weekend shift design, subject to approval.
• Mandatory work on Thanksgiving and Christmas as part of a rotating schedule.

Shift differentials are available

• Second Shift (Evening): Clock out after 7:07pm then pays from 2:45pm
• Third Shift (Night): Clock out after 3:07am then pays from 10:45pm
• Weekend Shift: Clock out after 10:45pm Friday to 7:15am Monday

BENEFITS

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Education
  Bachelor's Degree From accredited Occupational Therapy program
• Experience
  No experience is required. or
• Licenses and Certifications
  (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT CPR or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Upon Hire and
  Texas licensed or eligible for Texas license is required Upon Hire

Preferred

• Experience
  1 year Experience, preferred.

JOB DUTIES

• Demonstrates knowledge of departmental policies and procedures, and treatment specific protocols regarding patient care. Passes competency reviews. Demonstrates knowledge of proper body mechanics, for personal and patient safety. Utilizes good body mechanics and instructs others in proper body mechanics. Does not compromise patient's or another's safety and maximizes patients' treatment potential.
• Reviews information available from all sources, i.e., history and physical, overt and subjective complaints, etc. Utilizes proper testing and measurement procedures based on information gathered in evaluation. Identifies and records problems noted. For each problem identified, projects realistic goals with reasonable time frames. Determines if treatment is effective. Utilizes resulting evaluation to identify and record problems and progresses patient in timely fashion.
• Analyzes and designs treatment plans based on patient problems and goals. Prepares for patient discharge. Records patients' progress. Orders equipment and ensures prescriptions are completed in full.
• Organizes patient treatment and unscheduled time efficiently. Assists willingly in coverage of other patients and on-the-job training, education, and supervision of occupational therapy technicians, students and/or nursing staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Work requires independent worker and team oriented.
• Work requires basic computer knowledge.
• Work requires general patient care skills with hospital experience.
• Work requires heavy physical effort (lift/carry up to 50 lbs.): prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking: lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients: lifts supplies/equipment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Requirements

• Carrying
• Lifting
• Pulling
• Pushing
• Standing
• Walking

Working Conditions

• Hospital Setting

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community.

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of: race; color; religion; national origin; gender, including sexual harassment; age; disability; citizenship; and veteran status. In addition, it is UT Southwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

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