Occupational Therapist- PRN Days
About The Position
The Occupational Therapist provides occupational therapy services at Texas Health Rockwall in Rockwall, Texas. This PRN, day-shift role works 1–2 Saturdays per month. The therapist assesses patients, establishes and delivers individualized plans of care, and adapts assessment and treatment to each patient's age-specific needs. The role also involves encouraging patients to participate in therapy, using available resources effectively, participating in safety and emergency procedures as required, and documenting and reporting unusual occurrences, workplace injuries, and medical-device malfunctions. The Occupational Therapist joins a collaborative team at a growing hospital focused on safe, reliable, high-quality patient care. Texas Health Rockwall has 105 inpatient beds and a range of medical, surgical, imaging, and specialty services. The hospital is designated an ANCC Pathway to Excellence facility.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and completion of an Occupational Therapy program.
- Texas Occupational Therapy license upon hire.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification before providing independent patient care, maintained quarterly.
- Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Problem-solving ability.
- Ability to teach others.
- Time-management skills.
- Good interpersonal and customer-service skills.
- Basic leadership skills.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of experience in inpatient or acute care is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform age-appropriate patient assessments and establish plans of care.
- Demonstrate competence in patient assessment and individualize care based on age-specific needs.
- Demonstrate competence in patient treatment and individualize care based on age-specific needs.
- Motivate patients who are non-compliant or unmotivated to participate in therapy.
- Use available equipment, support personnel, and educational resources to maximize efficiency and productivity and meet personal development needs.
- Participate appropriately in departmental safety drills and emergency procedures as required.
- Document and report unusual occurrences, on-the-job injuries, and medical-device malfunctions.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discount programs
- Other benefits
