Occupational Therapist (Dallas)

Scottish Rite for Children; Texas; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Scottish Rite for Children in Dallas is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our hospital-based rehabilitation team. You will evaluate, treat, and document outcomes for pediatric patients, working within family-centered care and evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities include teamwork with physicians and therapists, supervising aides, and participating in education and research initiatives while supporting patient safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Current licensure to practice in the State of Texas.
• Certification in BLS.

Responsibilities

• Performs examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, and outcome in accordance with standards set by profession’s national association, scope of practice and hospital policies and guidelines.
• Provides age-appropriate and family-centered care in accordance with current evidence and practice standards, provider’s prescription and protocols and regulatory standards.
• Completes documentation per departmental and hospital policy.
• Demonstrates skills sufficient for effective verbal and written communication with providers, patients of all ages and their families, hospital staff members, and other professionals.
• Supervises therapy aides, students and volunteers in order to maintain patient safety and regulatory standards.
• Participates in formal or informal education of new employees, students, volunteers, and members of same and other disciplines.
• Collaborates with multi-disciplinary team to enhance outcomes for patient care through individual patient care coordination as well as education and research activities.
• Participates in professional development activities.
• Expresses interest and ideas for participating in research projects, performance improvement processes, and outcome studies.
• Participates in community activities, programs that benefit patients or program that encourage wellness for our staff and the community.

Skills

Texas licensure

BLS Certification

Recent graduate to 1 year experience

Job description

Our patients are our number one priority! We're committed to giving children back their childhood!

Job Posting Title:

Occupational Therapist (Dallas)

Location:

Dallas - Hospital

Additional Posting Details:

Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Duties/Responsibilities

• Performs examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, and outcome in accordance with standards set by profession’s national association, scope of practice and hospital policies and guidelines.
• Provides age-appropriate and family-centered care in accordance with current evidence and practice standards, provider’s prescription and protocols and regulatory standards.
• Completes documentation per departmental and hospital policy.
• Demonstrates skills sufficient for effective verbal and written communication with providers, patients of all ages and their families, hospital staff members, and other professionals.
• Supervises therapy aides, students and volunteers in order to maintain patient safety and regulatory standards.
• Participates in formal or informal education of new employees, students, volunteers, and members of same and other disciplines.
• Collaborates with multi-disciplinary team to enhance outcomes for patient care through individual patient care coordination as well as education and research activities.
• Participates in professional development activities.
• Expresses interest and ideas for participating in research projects, performance improvement processes, and outcome studies.
• Participates in community activities, programs that benefit patients or program that encourage wellness for our staff and the community.

Required Skills / Abilities

• Current licensure to practice in the State of Texas in applicable profession.
• Successful completion of training in accredited program in applicable profession.
• Certification in BLS.
• Recent graduate to 1 year of experience.

Work Environment

Working conditions: both inside and outside.

Working Position

sitting, standing, and walking.

Physical Demands

heavy.

Physical Requirements

• lifting/carrying, pushing/pulling, crawling, repetitive movement, stooping/kneeling/bending, climbing, balancing.

Weight to Lift

an Individual in this position will be required to lift or carry weight in this group: 35-50 lbs.

Sensory / Communicative Activities Essential

sensory/communicative activities essential to the performance of this position: feeling, hearing, seeing, speaking.

Exposure

an Individual in this position will be exposed to: inside/outside environment, bloodborne pathogens, loud noise, chemical hazards, respiratory hazards.

About Us

At Scottish Rite for Children, we work together with the common goal of helping give children back their childhood. Scottish Rite is a unique place to work because we believe in a collaborative approach, utilizing the care and expertise from all departments. We are always looking for caring, energetic individuals to join our team.

Locations

We currently have locations in Dallas and Frisco and are an equal opportunity employer.

Contact

For questions, contact [e-mail].