Occupational Therapist - OT
About The Position
Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation (BSWIR) at Waxahachie is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) for an acute care, full-time position. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment where patient journeys begin after trauma, myocardial infarction, orthopedic surgery, stroke, or intensive care stays. The facility is a community hospital dedicated to providing quality care and offers a robust professional support and development system, including programs for new graduates, advanced practice mentoring, board certification, and clinical instructor preparation. The team is described as tight-knit and enjoys working together to support the local community.
Requirements
- Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as an Occupational Therapist required.
- Certified BLS or completion in the first 90 days of employment required.
- Prefer acute care experience or for New Graduate at least 1 acute clinical rotation.
Responsibilities
- Evaluates all assigned patients and develops, implements and modifies treatment plan in accordance with the patient’s need and physician direction.
- Responsible for delegation and direction of all discipline specific therapy services for those assigned patients.
- Ensures design of functional treatment programs allowing for effective return to community activities.
- Serves as an educator of patients, families, students, coworkers and self.
- Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, development of discipline specific therapy services and design of program delivery.
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
- Clinical Ladder Program - Opportunity for staff clinicians to bonus an additional $2000 - $3500 based on extra-curricular activities
- New Grad Mentors
- National education courses and local online CEU library free to full-time employees
- Residency Programs
- Continuing Education
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
