Occupational Therapist- Acute Care

Parkland Health • Parkland, FL

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About The Position

Primary Purpose Provides treatment and education to patients for the expedition of recovery, early discharge, and return to independence. Parkland Health, one of the nation’s largest public hospital systems, is dedicated to delivering exceptional care to the Dallas community. A career at Parkland means joining a collaborative, engaged team focused on excellence, innovation, and patient-centered service. Our employees are supported with resources to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact every day.

Requirements

• Must be a graduate of an accredited four year Occupational Therapy school; OR, must be a graduate of an accredited two year Master's in Occupational Therapy (MOT) program.
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• Must have current licensure with the Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners for Texas or have temporary licensure in Texas. Completion of Texas licensure is required within six months of receiving a temporary licensure.
• Must have current registration as an Occupational Therapist by the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). Completion of NBCOT is required within six months if being hired with a temporary licensure.
• Must have current healthcare provider CPR course completion card.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with patients, families, and hospital staff.
• Must be able to be flexible and adaptable to frequent changes in the work environment.
• Must be able to demonstrate problem-solving ability.
• Must have familiarity with personal computers, word processor and spreadsheet software.

Responsibilities

• Provides treatment
• Provides education to patients for the expedition of recovery, early discharge, and return to independence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees