Occupational Therapist (OT)

Lifepoint Health; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Dallas Central ARU is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) to join the inpatient rehab team in Dallas, TX. This PRN role supports patient-centered rehabilitation, focusing on regaining function through therapeutic exercises and device-assisted activities.

You will document care, communicate progress to the care team, and ensure safety and quality in the work environment while adhering to regulatory and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Current and unrestricted Occupational Therapy license in the state where services are rendered.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop a specialized treatment plan to help patients regain well-being through exercise or use of prosthetic/orthotic devices.
• Communicate patient progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; instruct patient’s family or nursing staff in follow-through programs.
• Document patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements.
• Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition.
• Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the standards of the Company’s Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standards and applicable state/federal laws.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

CPR certification

Education

Degree from accredited OT program

Job description

Facility Name: Kindred Hospital Dallas Central, Inpatient Acute Rehab/LTAC

Schedule: PRN

Your experience matters

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Occupational Therapist (OT) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute

An Occupational Therapist (OT) who excels in this role will:

• Develop a specialized treatment plan to help him/her achieve as much as possible in regaining his/her well-being through exercise and/or use of prosthetic and orthotic devices. You and your staff will play an important role in his/her recovery
• Communicate patient progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; instruct patient's family or nursing staff in follow-through programs
• Document patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements
• Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition
• Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the standards of the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standards and applicable state/federal laws
• Other duties as assigned

What we're looking for

Applicants should have a degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program. Additional requirements include:

• Current and unrestricted Occupational Therapy license in the state where services are rendered
• Current CPR certification
• Strong organizational and communication skills

EEOC Statement

"KH-Dallas Central ARU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KH-Dallas Central ARU is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.