Occupational Therapist- PRN

Ernest Health•Mesquite, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Mesquite Rehabilitation Institute is hiring a PRN Occupational Therapist in Mesquite, Texas. The institute is an inpatient rehabilitation hospital serving the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, helping patients regain strength and independence after events such as strokes, brain or spinal cord injuries, amputations, and complex orthopedic surgeries. Patients receive personalized, intensive physical, occupational, and speech therapy from an interdisciplinary team. The facility includes modern therapy gyms and adaptive equipment. The organization describes its care as compassionate and high-quality, with a focus on helping patients rebuild their lives and return to their families and communities. As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, the institute offers recognition, wellness, and retention programs, along with channels for employees to provide feedback about their work experience.

Requirements

Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist.
Basic Life Support/CPR card.
Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
Understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
Competency in providing care according to established standards.
Ability to apply age-specific standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines when caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
Effective organizational and time management skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality.
Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience caring for patients in a rehabilitation hospital setting.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients and help improve their basic motor functions and reasoning abilities.
Help patients compensate for permanent loss of function by teaching them to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments.
Assist patients in selecting appropriate adaptive equipment and assistive devices.
Integrate the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.