Occupational Therapist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must be a graduate of an accredited four-year Occupational Therapy school; OR, must be a graduate of an accredited two-year master's in occupational therapy (MOT) program.
• Must have current licensure with the Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners for Texas or have temporary licensure in Texas. Completion of Texas licensure is required within six months of receiving a temporary licensure.
• Must have current registration as an Occupational Therapist by the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). Completion of NBCOT is required within six months if being hired with a temporary licensure.
• Must have current healthcare provider CPR course completion card.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with patients, families, and hospital staff.
• Must be able to be flexible and adaptable to frequent changes in the work environment.
• Must be able to demonstrate problem-solving ability.
• Must have familiarity with personal computers, word processor and spreadsheet software.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients thoroughly and defines deficits according to rehab principles.
• Plans, implements, and adapts treatments using various therapy techniques and devices as appropriate to restore, reinforce, and enhance patients’ performance.
• Provides education to patients and family members to facilitate participation and improvement.
• Provides timely documentation on patient’s status and progress according to established guidelines.
• Maintains all necessary records and reports ensuring timely entry and accuracy of data.
• Maintains a positive working relationship with other staff to ensure coordination and provision of quality patient care.
• Actively participates in multidisciplinary rounds to determine the most appropriate treatment plan for individual patients, based on patient needs and capabilities.
• Provides effective in-service training to staff, students, and/or the general public on therapy techniques and objectives.
• Provides supervision and instruction to students and aides.
• Takes responsibility for own professional growth and development by attending seminars and workshops, reading professional journals, and maintaining current licensure as a therapist and integrates this knowledge into the clinical setting.
• Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines that impact the therapy area.
• Develops effective internal controls that promote adherence to applicable state/federal laws, and the program requirements of accreditation agencies and federal, state, and private health plans.
• Seeks advice and guidance as necessary to ensure proper understanding.
• Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer satisfaction.
• Makes recommendations to supervisor, implements and monitors results as appropriate in support of the overall goals and mission of Parkland.