Occupational Therapist - OT
About The Position
Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation Fort Worth, TX Occupational Therapist (OT) Day Neuro PRN PRN Rate:$60/hr Weekend PRN rate: $66/hr We strive to provide our employees with a solid work-life balance, as we understand that happy employees have both fulfilling careers and fulfilling lives beyond our doors. We are seeking a PRN Occupational therapist to join our growing multi-disciplinary team in the Day Neuro setting. The position is PRN Monday-Friday during clinic hours 830-4 at Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation Fort Worth. The candidate will collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team to treat patients with neurological injuries that include stroke, brain injury, SCI, and other neurological injuries. We are seeking a candidate with strong neurological rehab skills who works well in a team setting and can provide consistent availability and coverage. We are open to new graduates with inpatient and/or neuro rehab clinical experience.
Requirements
- Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Occupational Therapist required.
- Certified BLS or completion in the first 90 days of employment required.
Responsibilities
- Evaluates assigned patients and establishes appropriate treatment goals and treatment programs.
- Provides ongoing evaluation of the patient’s status and goals, modifying the treatment program to ensure timely progression.
- Develops comprehensive goals for patient treatment to maximize outcomes and support return to community activities.
- Coordinates the treatment program with other clinical/therapeutic services and available community resources; attends appropriate clinical meetings to support coordination.
- Provides patient education, including developing comprehensive and progressive home programs with instruction for the patient, family, and caregivers to ensure a safe and effective discharge.
- Prepares for patient discharge, including ordering necessary equipment and recommending therapeutic services to support continuity of care.
- Evaluates patients in actual or simulated home, school, work, or community environments as needed, making recommendations for adaptations or training that support returning to community activities.
- Identifies and manages various levels of care required to ensure effective delivery of the care plan; delegates and supervises COTAs and support personnel to maximize patient outcomes and service utilization.
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
