Occupational Therapist (OT) - Full Time, Days

Texas Health Resources•Rockwall, TX

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Health Rockwall is seeking a passionate Occupational Therapist (OT) to join their team. This full-time position involves providing age-appropriate patient assessments and treatment plans in a collaborative hospital environment. The facility is growing and focuses on safe, reliable care, with strong hospital leadership and opportunities for professional development. Texas Health Rockwall has proudly served its community for over 15 years and is an ANCC Pathway to Excellence® designated facility. The hospital offers a range of services including acute medical and surgical care, a Women's Imaging and Breast Center, a bariatric clinic, an ambulatory surgery center, a Level 2 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, updated labor and delivery suites, a cardiac catheterization lab, an interventional radiology suite, additional surgery suites, and expanded emergency and intensive care areas. As part of the larger Texas Health system, employees benefit from extensive career growth and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Completion of an Occupational Therapy program is required
OT - Occupational Therapist Texas Occupational Therapy License Upon Hire is required
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly is 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

Nice To Haves

2 years of experience in inpatient/acute care is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Performs age appropriate patient assessment and establishes plan of care
Demonstrates competence in the performance of age appropriate patient assessment and individualizes care based on age specific needs
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
Utilizes available resources (equipment, support personnel, educational resources) to maximize efficiency and productivity and to meet personal developmental needs
As required, participates appropriately in departmental safety drills / emergency procedures
Documents and reports unusual occurrences, on the job injuries, and medical device malfunctioning