Occupational Therapist (OT)

Lifepoint Health®; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Tuition Assistance

401(k) Retirement Package

Free Gym Memberships

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

Lifepoint Health® in Plano, Texas is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our team. You will be responsible for assessing patients’ needs and initiating appropriate interventions, as well as collaborating with a diverse team to provide optimal care. Previous experience is preferred but not required.

This is a full-time position with comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and wellness programs, in a brand-new facility with cutting-edge technology.

Qualifications

• Current CPR/BLS certification is required.
• Previous experience in occupational therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for the care of patients.
• Assess patients' needs and initiate appropriate interventions.
• Evaluate treatment effects and make recommendations.
• Perform accurate and timely assessments.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Patient Assessment

Team Collaboration

Pain Management

Education

Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in Texas

Job description

Your Experience Matters

Texas Rehabilitation of Plano 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. By joining our team, you are 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.

Schedule

Full Time

How You'll Contribute

• Assumes responsibility and accountability for the care of patients being treated by Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants, rehabilitation technicians and occupational therapy students. May be assigned to orient staff and students and assume supervisor duties in the absence of that individual.
• Assesses patients' needs; identifies and initiates appropriate occupational therapy interventions; works cooperatively with other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional occupational therapy practice and interdisciplinary teamwork.
• Observes and evaluates treatment effect, accomplishment of short- and long-term goals. Recommends change to physician, if needed.
• Performs an appropriate assessment on each patient and performs reassessments, as per policy. Performs accurate and timely QI scoring. The population is adult and geriatric patients requiring an adult medical rehabilitation program and services.
• Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function and participation in rehabilitation; makes appropriate interventions to reduce pain; makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Reports patient progress and barriers to discharge in each patient team conference.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-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 a 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.
• Brand-new facility: Brand-new hospital built from the ground up, with cutting-edge equipment and technology!

What We're Looking For

• Education: Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the state where the hospital is located.
• Experience: Previous experience in all aspects of occupational therapy preferred, but not required.
• Additional Requirements: Current CPR/BLS certification.

EEOC Statement

Texas Rehabilitation of Plano is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Texas Rehabilitation of Plano is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.