Occupational Therapist - Acute Care

Methodist Health System; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Richardson Medical Center in Richardson, TX, seeks an Occupational Therapist I to deliver professional OT services to assigned patients in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.

You will perform evaluation, treatment planning, and re-assessment, collaborating with nurses and therapists to ensure optimal patient outcomes. New graduates are welcome; Texas license or temporary license is required, and BLS certification is expected.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited OT program.
• Current Basic Life Support Certification.
• Active Texas OT license or temporary license.
• New graduate or licensed OT work experience.

Responsibilities

• Communicate clearly and openly.
• Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment.
• Be accountable for your performance.
• Always look for ways to improve the patient experience.
• Take initiative for your professional growth.
• Be engaged and eager to build a winning team.

Skills

BLS Certification

OT licensure

Education

Graduate OT program (Bachelor's or post-bac)

Job description

Hours of Work

Hours of Work : 8:00-4:30 Days Of Week : M-F with 1 weekend per month Work Shift : 8X5 Day (United States of America)

Your Job

In this highly technical, fast-paced, and rewarding position, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide the very best care for patients. The Occupational Therapist 1 position renders professional and technical occupational therapy to assigned patients. Provides direct and indirect patient care using the Practice of Occupational Therapy Act/Rules process (evaluation, treatment planning and implementation, ongoing re-assessment and discharge planning). The Occupational Therapist position is to perform professional, clinical tasks that will ensure the highest quality of pharmaceutical care and results in an optimal patient care.

Your Job Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited baccalaureate or post-baccalaureate program in Occupational Therapy
• Current Basic Life Support Certification
• Required Valid Texas License or Temporary License
• New Graduate or Licensed OT work experience

Your Job Responsibilities

• Communicate clearly and openly
• Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment
• Be accountable for your performance
• Always look for ways to improve the patient experience
• Take initiative for your professional growth
• Be engaged and eager to build a winning team

Methodist Richardson Medical Center is a 443-bed, full-service, acute care hospital that serves Richardson, Garland, Plano, and surrounding areas in Dallas and Collin counties. We are a Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center as well as the nation's first hospital to receive The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval ® for Pancreatic/Hepatic/Biliary Cancer Certification. We also provide services at Methodist Richardson Medical Center - Campus for Continuing Care, which include a behavioral health and addiction recovery unit, inpatient rehabilitation, long-term acute care, and more. We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups.

Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we've earned

• Magnet®-designated hospital
• 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Hospital Review , 2023
• Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
• Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Level III Trauma Center