Occupational Therapist - CHT

Select Medical•Dallas, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation - Outpatient is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist to join their multi-disciplinary team in an adult OP setting. The ideal candidate must be a Certified Hand Therapist and have a desire to train and mentor within their AOTA Hand Fellowship program. The candidate will collaborate with the OT and PT teams in-house and have a desire for mentoring other OT's across the company. Experience and proficiency with splinting skills would be required. They primarily treat orthopedic injuries and conditions but also some high-level neurologic conditions on occasion. Situated on the campus of a level-1 trauma center, they frequently see multi-trauma patients, tendon transfers/reconstructions, traumatic amputees, as well as nerve grafts. They are seeking a candidate with strong interpersonal skills and a desire to collaborate current relationships with their established as well as new and potential referral sources.

Requirements

Successful completion of those educational requirements as mandated for state licensure or eligibility for a license in Occupational Therapy
Current State licensure or eligibility for licensure in the State of practice
Hand Therapy Certification
Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required
Ability to work 40 hours per week with occasional late or early shifts to accommodate patients
Experience and proficiency with splinting skills

Nice To Haves

Desire to train and mentor within our AOTA Hand Fellowship program
Desire for mentoring other OT's across the company
Strong interpersonal skills
Desire to collaborate current relationships with our established as well as new and potential referral sources

Responsibilities

Initial and ongoing systematic patient assessment
Patient Case Load Average: 8-10 patients a day
Timely and accurate documentation using Therapy Source
Interpreting assessment/diagnostic data including medical notes and surgery reports
Ensuring medical orders are transcribed and processed accurately
Promoting continuous quality improvement
Instructing and counseling patients/families as needed

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
Life insurance
Prescription coverage
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Days (EID)
A 401(k) retirement plan with company match
Short and Long Term Disability
Personal and Family Medical Leave
In-house NAIOMT program for manual therapy advancement with fellowship opportunities
Clinical Ladder - Opportunity for staff clinicians to bonus an additional $2000 - $3500 based on extra-curricular activities
National education courses and local online CEU library free to full-time employees
Potential annual bonus based on overall clinic performance
Student loan repayment assistance