Occupational Therapist PRN - NICU Experience Required

Methodist Health System; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Diverse workforce

Award-winning employer

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Methodist Health System in Mesquite, Texas, is looking for an Occupational Therapist PRN. In this rewarding position, you'll work within a multidisciplinary team to provide exceptional care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. You must be a graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program with a valid Texas license and at least one year of experience. The position values communication, collaboration, and accountability in enhancing patient care. Methodist Dallas Medical Center is a leading employer in healthcare, emphasizing professional growth and a supportive work culture.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program in Occupational Therapy.
• Current Basic Life Support Certification required.
• Valid Texas License or Temporary License mandatory.
• Minimum 1 year experience as a licensed Occupational Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Communicate clearly and openly.
• Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment.
• Accountability for your performance.
• Seek ways to improve the patient experience.
• Take initiative for professional growth.
• Engagement in building a winning team.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Initiative

Education

Graduate of an accredited baccalaureate or post-baccalaureate program in Occupational Therapy

Current Basic Life Support Certification

Valid Texas License or Temporary License

1 year licensed Occupational Therapist

Job description

Hours of Work

8am-4:30pm

Days of Week

All

Job Description

Your job: In this highly technical, fast-paced, and rewarding position, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide the very best care for patients in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The Occupational Therapist PRN position renders professional and technical occupational therapy to assigned patients. Provides direct and indirect patient care using the Practice of Occupational Therapy Act/Rules process (evaluation, treatment planning and implementation, ongoing re-assessment and discharge planning).

Your Job Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited baccalaureate or post-baccalaureate program in Occupational Therapy
• Current Basic Life Support Certification
• Required Valid Texas License or Temporary License
• 1 year licensed Occupational Therapist

Your Job Responsibilities

• Communicate clearly and openly
• Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment
• Be accountable for your performance
• Always look for ways to improve the patient experience
• Take initiative for your professional growth
• Be engaged and eager to build a winning team

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is one of North Texas’s best places to work. And it keeps getting better. The flagship hospital of Methodist Health System, Methodist Dallas is a 595-bed acute care teaching and referral hospital. It is home to the only adult Level I Trauma Center in southern Dallas, the first and only Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center in southern Dallas, and the newly renovated Linda and Mitch Hart Breast Center. Celebrating more than 90 years of service, we strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award‑winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

• Magnet®-designated hospital
• 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review, 2023
• Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
• Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Liver, kidney, and pancreas transplantation programs