Home Health Occupational Therapist, PRN

UT Southwestern Medical Center•Dallas, TX

49d

About The Position

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN? With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! JOB SUMMARY Organizes and conducts medically prescribed therapy programs in the home/daycare center to restore function to patient.

Requirements

Undergrad degree
One to two (1-2) years of experience in occupational therapy
(BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Upon Hire
(DRIVERS) DRIVERS LICENSE Valid Texas Driver's License, proof of driver's insurance Upon Hire
Current licensure as Occupational Therapist Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

Home Health experience

Responsibilities

Designs occupational therapy programs and sets goals for each patient.
Administers occupational therapy care programs or portions of programs.
Provides instructions in therapeutic procedures to be continued by patient and family.
Evaluates, records, and reports on patient's progress for review by members of care team.
Maintains patient records and charts to ensure accurate record of treatment.
Identifies patient's occupational therapy needs to achieve long and short-term goals to meet needs.
Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement Program.
Performs other duties as assigned.