Occupational Therapist / OT

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation•Dallas, TX

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist for a PRN role in Dallas, Texas. The therapist provides functional rehabilitation in the client’s natural environments, including the home, school, workplace, and community. Treatment may involve real-life activities such as cooking at home, navigating grocery stores and restaurants, participating in outdoor activities, and engaging in workplace tasks. The role is suited to someone who works autonomously while collaborating with a team of therapists and other care professionals. Rehab Without Walls is an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services. Its neurorehabilitation program supports people recovering from brain injury, spinal cord injury, or stroke/CVA by providing care in natural home and community settings. The program aims to help patients regain functional capabilities, health, independence, and skills through a continuum of care. The company offers a flexible schedule created by the therapist, hourly pay rather than pay only per visit, driving and travel mileage reimbursement, educational programs, and growth and advancement opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Occupational Therapy from a college or university with an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
Current, unrestricted Occupational Therapist license in the state where practicing.
Current CPR certification.
At least one year of work experience as an Occupational Therapist.
Communicate effectively and professionally in verbal and written interactions.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to move, lift, or transfer patients, including lifting up to 100 pounds while following safety procedures.
Ability to perform duties requiring fine motor skills, visual acuity, and walking or standing for extended periods.
Ability to push or pull, bend or stoop, reach, kneel, and position frequently at times.
A health screen or examination may be required before assignment and periodically thereafter, depending on location policy and local and state regulations, to verify physical capability to perform assigned duties with or without reasonable accommodations.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of rehabilitation techniques related to complex neurological diagnoses.

Responsibilities

Perform evaluations and develop treatment plans.
Regularly reassess the effectiveness of treatment plans and attend staffing meetings and family conferences.
Perform discharge evaluations; make appropriate recommendations for home and community safety; and provide referral and education resources.
Communicate the patient’s needs and progress to the treatment team, physician, person receiving services, and family members.
Communicate with other disciplines to coordinate care, collaborate, and enhance patient outcomes.