Occupational Therapist (OT) Acute Care (PRN/Days)

Texas Health Resources•Frisco, TX

49d•Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist (OT) for Acute Care at Texas Health Frisco will be responsible for performing age-appropriate patient treatment using therapeutic techniques, determining patient response to treatment, and educating patients and families. This role involves maintaining patient safety, communicating with healthcare personnel, and motivating patients to participate in therapy. The position offers self-scheduling for work-life balance and opportunities for educational and career growth, with the ability to work in NICU and Adult Inpatient settings.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Completion of a Occupational Therapy program
Acute care experience
NICU experience
OT - Occupational Therapist Texas Occupational Therapy License Upon Hire
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and 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

Responsibilities

Performs age-appropriate patient treatment
Uses therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to patient age and desire for treatment
Performs treatment procedures that are within the scope of the professional license
Performs/delegates technical procedures appropriately and safely
Utilizes a variety of treatment techniques to achieve goals, if necessary
Determines patient response to treatment and evaluates progress (reassessment)
Educate patients and family through instruction, demonstration, and/or appropriate handouts in treatment plan, safety issues, home programs/self-management and assistive equipment
Maintains patient safety throughout treatment
Communicates with physicians and other healthcare personnel as appropriate regarding patient care issues
Demonstrates competence in the performance of age-appropriate patient treatment and individualizes care based on age specific needs
Motivates non-compliant or unmotivated patients to participate in therapy