Occupational Therapist (Dallas)
About The Position
The Occupational Therapist provides pediatric care in a hospital setting, performing the occupational therapy process in accordance with professional standards, scope of practice, hospital policies and guidelines, provider prescriptions and protocols, and regulatory requirements. The role delivers age-appropriate, family-centered care based on current evidence and practice standards, and completes documentation according to departmental and hospital policy. The Occupational Therapist communicates with providers, patients of all ages and their families, hospital staff, and other professionals; supervises therapy aides, students, and volunteers; and contributes to education, multidisciplinary care coordination, professional development, research, performance improvement, outcome studies, and community wellness activities. The work environment includes both indoor and outdoor conditions. The position involves sitting, standing, and walking, with heavy physical demands, including lifting or carrying 35–50 pounds and other physical activities. Exposure may include bloodborne pathogens, loud noise, chemical hazards, and respiratory hazards.
Requirements
- Current licensure to practice in the State of Texas in the applicable profession.
- Successful completion of training in an accredited program in the applicable profession.
- Certification in BLS.
- Recent graduate to 1 year of experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, and outcome measurement in accordance with professional standards, scope of practice, hospital policies, and guidelines.
- Provide age-appropriate, family-centered care in accordance with current evidence and practice standards, provider prescriptions and protocols, and regulatory standards.
- Complete documentation in accordance with departmental and hospital policy.
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing with providers, patients of all ages and their families, hospital staff, and other professionals.
- Supervise therapy aides, students, and volunteers to maintain patient safety and regulatory standards.
- Participate in formal or informal education of new employees, students, volunteers, and members of the same or other disciplines.
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care outcomes through care coordination, education, and research activities.
- Participate in professional development activities.
- Express interest and ideas for participating in research projects, performance improvement processes, and outcome studies.
- Participate in community activities and programs that benefit patients or encourage wellness for staff and the community.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
