Occupational Therapist - OT
About The Position
Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation is seeking a motivated and compassionate Full-Time Occupational Therapist to join their growing multi-disciplinary team in their Inpatient Rehabilitation hospital. This position involves four (4) 10-hour shifts, Friday through Monday, covering the inpatient rehab unit with the opportunity to cross-train to their Day Neuro center. The candidate will collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team to treat medically complex patients recovering from stroke, neurological injury, orthopedic conditions, brain injury, SCI, limb loss, and other acute diagnoses, helping them regain independence and return to meaningful daily activities. The team is described as collaborative, patient-centered, and committed to clinical excellence and strong functional outcomes. The ideal candidate will have a desire to participate in hospital initiatives and program development and work well in a team environment. The role offers a supportive and collaborative team culture, with opportunities for professional growth and clinical development.
Requirements
- Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as an Occupational Therapist required
- Certified BLS or completion in the first 90 days of employment required
Nice To Haves
- Acute or IPR experience preferred
- Previous experience with the adult Neuro population preferred
Responsibilities
- Evaluates and treats patients with physical, cognitive, and functional impairments.
- Addresses ADLs, IADLs, upper extremity function, cognition, vision, and safety awareness.
- Develops, implements, and modifies patient-centered treatment plan in accordance with the patient's need and physician direction.
- Responsible for delegation and direction of all discipline-specific therapy services for those assigned patients.
- Ensures the design of functional and patient-centered treatment programs allowing for an effective return to community, vocational or academic activities.
- Serves as an educator of patients, families, students, co-workers, and self.
- Performs other professional duties for the care of the patient, development of discipline-specific therapy services and design of program delivery.
Benefits
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Prescription coverage
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Days (EID)
- A 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Personal and Family Medical Leave
- Clinical Ladder Program - Opportunity for staff clinicians to bonus an additional $2000 - $3500 based on extra-curricular activities
- New Grad Mentors
- National education courses and local online CEU library free to full-time employees
- Residency Programs
- Continuing Education
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
