Occupational Therapist (O.T.) PRN

#REF!•Fort Worth, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together. This role supports the 815-bed, Magnet-designated, full-service hospital that has served the Ft. Worth and surrounding community since 1930. You will join a supportive team of over 40 Occupational Therapists in an acute care trauma hospital, with a focus on inpatient care. Responsibilities include assisting with splinting and wound care.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Completion of an Occupational Therapy program Required
No Experience required – new grads are welcome!
OT - Occupational Therapist Texas Occupational Therapy License Upon Hire Required
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Required.
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 assessment and establishes plan of care.
Uses therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to patient age and desire for treatment.
Educates patient and family through instruction, demonstration, and/or appropriate handouts in treatment plan, safety issues, home programs/self-management and assistive equipment.
Documents all aspects of assessment, plan of care, and re-certifications in accordance with departmental, TJC, Medicare, and other applicable regulatory guidelines.
Works in partnership with peers, other disciplines, and departmental personnel.
Focus on Daily Living Skills, Mobility and Cognition of patients.