Occupational Therapist (OT)-full-time
Company: Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Arlington
Location: Arlington
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
Description
-Occpational Therapist (OT) full-time
A career at Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Arlington, a
40-private bed, state-of-the-art inpatient acute rehabilitation
hospital operated as a tri-venture with Lifepoint Health, Texas
Health Resources and Methodist Hospital System, is more than a job.
It's a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team
caring for people in the Arlington area who need continued care to
recover completely. You have specialized skills and our patients in
Tarrant County need them! If you are an enthusiastic individual
seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an
organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we
invite you to apply!
Benefits
Medical, Dental, & Vision plans
Strong interdisciplinary teamwork -Supportive leadership and
culture
CEU Support
State-of-the-art equipment - -
What you will do in this role:
Assumes responsibility and accountability as indicated for the care
of those patients being treated by Certified Occupational Therapist
Assistants, rehabilitation technicians and occupational therapy
students. May be assigned to orient staff and students and assume
the duties and responsibilities of the supervisor in the absence of
that individual as qualified to do so.
Assesses patients' needs; identifies and initiates appropriate
occupational therapy interventions; works cooperatively with other
patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional
occupational therapy practice and interdisciplinary teamwork.
Observes and evaluates treatment affect, accomplishment of short-
and long-term goals. Recommends change to physician, if needed
Performs an appropriate assessment on each patient and performs
reassessments, as per policy. Performs accurate and timely QI
scoring. The population is adult and geriatric patients requiring
an adult medical rehabilitation program and services.
Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of
function of participation in rehabilitation; makes appropriate
interventions to reduce pain; makes appropriate physician contact
for intervention.
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that
optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of
medical/health care errors.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the state where
the hospital is located.
Previous experience in all aspects of occupational therapy
preferred, but not required.
Effective oral and written communication skills in English with
additional languages preferred.
Current CPR/BLS certification
Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Arlington strives to maximize the
health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through
comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs. Our
rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized
treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer
customized, intense rehabilitation tailored to the individual needs
of those recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological
conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic
injury. We are accredited by The Joint Commission and
CARF-accredited for our Comprehensive Integrated Inpatient
Rehabilitation Program and our Stroke and Amputation Specialty
Programs.
Keywords: Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Arlington, Keller , Occupational Therapist (OT)-full-time, Other , Arlington, Texas
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