Occupational Therapist, Outpatient - Prn, Advanced Dallas Hospital & Clinics

OVERVIEW

Advanced Diagnostics Healthcare System is an independent, physician-led and patient-centered organization of hospitals, clinics and diagnostic centers in Texas. We are entirely focused on bringing you advanced, comprehensive care and a superior patient experience. As we continue to grow, our focus is providing quality patient care by adding to our team of clinical and non-clinical professionals that work together in a collaborative manner.

JOB SUMMARY

The Occupational Therapist-Outpatient (Out.pt) provides patient care including evaluations, Designs treatment plan based on initial evaluation and assessment. Establishes short- and long-term goals for patients. Utilizes therapeutic interventions and activities to remediate, restore, and/or compensate for losses in physical, perceptual, cognitive, sensory, psychosocial, and functional skills. Provides treatment in both individual and group settings., assessing the patient’s environment, such as work or home, to suggest modifications as needed, and teaching patients exercises and strategies to apply in their daily lives during post-acute transition.

Here, you will provide advanced treatment and comprehensive care to best address the medical, physical, emotional and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiples traumas.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitates development and rehabilitation of patients by planning and administering medically prescribed occupational therapy.
• Meets the patient’s goals and needs and provides quality care by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results and determining occupational therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription.
• Helps patients develop or regain physical or mental functioning or adjust to disabilities and to apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL).
• Promotes maximum independence by selecting and constructing therapies according to an individual's physical capacity, intelligence level, and interest.
• Evaluates results of occupational therapy by observing, noting, and evaluating patient’s progress and recommending and implementing adjustments and modifications.
• Complete discharge planning by consulting with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other health care workers.

REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy, Bachelor’s degree with a certificate, or Diploma for successful completion of a post-degree program in Occupational Therapy
• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy (OTR/L or MOTR/L), preferred.
• 3+ years of experience as an Occupational Therapist.
• CPR, BLS
• Two (2) years’ experience in an Acute Care or similar setting required.
• Ability to read, understand, and communicate fundamental clinical information with various levels of clinical understanding.
• Experience developing individualized and implementing therapy treatment plans.

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or GED
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy, Bachelor’s degree with a certificate, or Diploma for successful completion of a post-degree program in Occupational Therapy
• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy (OTR/L or MOTR/L), preferred

CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE

• Current Occupational Therapy license in Texas
• CPR, BLS

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Effective communication skills for working with patients, families and caregivers required.
• Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities.
• Adaptable, Flexible and able to make quick decisions when plans change.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work to be performed. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Management reserves the right to amend and change duties, responsibilities, and requirements to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.