Occupational Therapist - OT

Select Medical•Dallas, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist (OT) to join their Day Neuro team in Dallas. The BSWIR Day Neuro program provides patient-centered, interdisciplinary care for adolescents and adults with acquired brain injury. The occupational therapist will work in a team environment with speech therapy, physical therapy, neuropsychology, therapeutic recreation, counseling, and case management. The ideal candidate will have experience working with patients with acquired neurological injury and will be motivated to provide evidence-based, patient-centered care.

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

Nice To Haves

Experience working with patients with acquired neurological injury
Motivated to provide evidence-based, patient-centered care

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 the design of functional treatment programs allowing for an effective return to community activities.
Serves as an educator of patients, families, students, co-workers and self.
Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, development of discipline-specific therapy services and design of program delivery.