Occupational Therapist (OT)

Lifepoint Health, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

PTO & Insurance options

Tuition assistance & retirement plan

Job summary

Kindred Hospital FWSW is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) to join Lifepoint Rehabilitation. The PRN position involves delivering occupational therapy services to help patients develop and maintain essential skills, assessing abilities, and designing plans of care for optimal recovery.

Responsibilities include implementing treatments, documenting progress, educating patients and families, and supervising therapy staff. Texas licensure and BLS within 30 days of hire are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy completed.
• Texas State Licensure for Occupational Therapy.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides occupational therapy services to patients needing to develop, recover and maintain occupational skills.
• Assesses patient's ability to safely and effectively perform occupational skills. Designs the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment.
• Implements the treatment plan using appropriate modalities.
• Documents subjective and objective findings of patient progress. Monitors and modifies the plan of care as needed. Seeks consultation as necessary.
• Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits.
• Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and treatment setting. Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs.
• Supervises and delegates the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians according to the established licensing laws, state regulations and practice standards.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgement

Minimal supervision

Stressful environment

Supervisory duties

Patient education

Documentation

Discharge planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Facility Name: Kindred Hospital FWSW

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:

• Provides occupational therapy services to patients needing to develop, recover and maintain occupational skills
• Has critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Assesses patient's ability to safely and effectively perform occupational skills. Designs the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment.
• Implements the treatment plan using appropriate modalities
• Documents subjective and objective findings of patient progress. Monitors and modifies the plan of care as needed. Seeks consultation as necessary.
• Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits.
• Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and treatment setting. Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs.
• Supervises and delegates the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians according to the established licensing laws, state regulations and practice standards.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time andpart-time employees.

• Financial Protection & PTO:Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

• Employee Well-being:Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

• Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in occupational therapy. Additional requirements include:

• Texas State Licensure for Occupational Therapy
• Basic life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire

EEOC Statement

"Kindred Hospital FWSW is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Kindred Hospital FWSWis 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.