Occupational Therapist/Inpatient Rehab (PRN/Days)

Texas Health Resources, Inc.; Texas; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discount Programs

On-site childcare (facility benefit)

Job summary

Texas Health Resources is seeking an Occupational Therapist for the Inpatient Rehab department at Texas Health Plano. The role involves delivering age-appropriate therapy, guiding patients through treatment plans, and collaborating with the care team to achieve outcomes.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy, Texas OT license upon hire, and BCLS. The position is PRN with two weekend shifts monthly and one holiday per year, plus a Monday–Friday orientation in the first

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy and completion of an OT program.
• Current Texas OT license upon hire required.
• BCLS certification required prior to independent patient care.
• Strong communication, problem solving and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs age-appropriate patient treatment.
• Uses therapeutic techniques aligned with patient age and goals.
• Performs procedures within the scope of the OT license and delegates as needed.
• Educates patients and families on treatment plans, safety, home programs and equipment.
• Maintains patient safety and communicates with physicians and healthcare team.

Skills

Communication skills

Verbal & written English

Time management

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Occupational Therapist/Inpatient Rehab Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together Work location: Texas Health Plano, 6200 West Parker Road, Plano, TX 75093 Work hours: PRN/As needed: Variable Weekdays and Weekends - Minimum 2 weekend day shifts per month and one holiday per year Orientation/Training: Must be able to attend orientation/training Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm during the first week of hire

Occupational Therapist Inpatient Department highlights:

• Engaged Staff and Leadership
• Inclusive team focused on providing exceptional patient care

Here’s What You Need

• Bachelor's Degree Completion of a Occupational Therapy program Required
• Acute Care experience helpful
• OT - Occupational Therapist Texas Occupational Therapy License Upon Hire Required And
• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Required
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English; Problem solving ability; Ability to teach others; Time management skills; Good interpersonal and customer service skills, Basic leadership skills.

What You Will Do

• Performs age-appropriate patient treatment
• Uses therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to patient age and desire for treatment
• Performs treatment procedures that are within the scope of the professional license
• Performs/delegates technical procedures appropriately and safely
• Utilizes a variety of treatment techniques to achieve goals, if necessary
• Determines patient response to treatment and evaluates progress (reassessment)
• Educates patient and family through instruction, demonstration, and/or appropriate handouts in treatment plan, safety issues, home programs/self-management and assistive equipment
• Maintains patient safety throughout treatment
• Communicates with physicians and other healthcare personnel as appropriate regarding patient care issues
• Demonstrates competence in the performance of age appropriate patient treatment and individualizes care based on age specific needs
• Motivates non-compliant or unmotivated patients to participate in therapy

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Occupational Therapist

• Benefits include 401k, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Programs, as well as other benefits.
• Delivery of high-quality patient care
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

Entity highlights

Since 1991, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano has served the communities of Plano, Frisco, Carrollton, Addison, Richardson, and McKinney. As a 386-bed, full-service hospital, we're proud to deliver exceptional care to North Texans through advanced technology and a dedicated team. We offer a range of specialties, including emergency medicine and trauma, cardiology, neurosurgery and spine care, orthopedics, women's services, adult and adolescent behavioral health, and critical care. Our hospital also provides comprehensive surgical services supported by leading technology and clinical expertise. As we look to the future, a new patient tower under construction and major campus renovations underway will deliver even greater access to advanced care in neuroscience, heart and vascular services, digestive health, and an expanded Emergency Department. Texas Health Plano is a Level II Trauma Facility and the only health care provider in Collin County with Level IV NICU and Level IV Maternal Facility designations. We are also a DNV-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center and Primary Heart Attack Center accredited by The Joint Commission in Hip and Knee Replacement. We're proud to be a four-time Magnet-designated hospital and home to the DFW area's only AACN Beacon Gold adult intensive care unit. Our team members enjoy outstanding benefits, including an on-site childcare center designed to support working parents.

If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together! Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.