Per Diem Occupation Therapist
About The Position
The Occupational Therapist will provide direct professional therapy services to oncology patients in either an inpatient or outpatient setting. This posting represents both our inpatient and outpatient openings. Cancer and its treatments can sometimes have lasting effects on daily performance including physical, cognitive, emotional and social functioning. The Department of Rehabilitation Services has more than 100 oncology rehabilitation professionals and staff dedicated to optimizing the physical abilities and quality of life of people affected by cancer. Rehabilitation Services offers physical therapy and occupational therapy for patients of all ages and with any type of cancer who are experiencing problems related to cancer or the side effects of surgery, chemotherapy or radiation treatment. Rehabilitation services are available to all MD Anderson patients who need help regaining physical function.
Requirements
- Advanced degree in Occupational Therapy or related field.
- Current license to practice Occupational Therapy in the state of Texas issued by Executive Council of Occupational Therapy Examiners.
- Available to work Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm to include a 1-hour lunch.
- For inpatient, one weekend day required per month, with a flex day during the week leading up to that weekend.
- OT - Occupational Therapist - Registered Licensed in the state of Texas issued by Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Upon Hire
Nice To Haves
- Advanced Degree in Occupational Therapy or related field.
Responsibilities
- Conducts patient consultation, evaluation, program planning and treatment to restore function, relieve pain, promote healing, prevent disability and/or facilitate adaptation to permanent disability.
- Reviews patient referrals and medical records.
- Contributes to performance improvement and quality management tasks.
- Participates in patient and student education.
- Assists in orientation of new employees and volunteers.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week
- Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage
- Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals
- Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave and other paid leave programs
- Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service
- Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans
- Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay program
- Health Savings Account and Dependent Care Reimbursement flexible spending accounts
- Fertility benefits
- State of Texas longevity pay
- Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups
- medical
- dental
- paid time off
- retirement
- tuition benefits
- educational opportunities
- individual and team recognition
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
