LEVEL II - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - $23+ PER HOUR
Company: Children's Health (Dallas)
Location: Dallas
Posted on: October 26, 2024
Job Description:
Children's Health (Dallas) is seeking a Occupational Therapist
Level II for a job in Dallas, Texas.Job Description &
Requirements
- Specialty: Occupational Therapist
- Discipline: Therapy
- Duration: Ongoing
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours
- Employment Type: StaffJob Title & Specialty Area: Occupational
Therapist IIDepartment: Acute Care Therapy Location: Children's
Medical Center Dallas Shift: -Sunday-Thursday; 8:00 AM to 4:30
PMJob Type: On-SiteWhy Children's Health? At Children's Health, our
mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that
their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal. Through
our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern,
we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family
experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes
to their overall well-being. Our dedication to promoting children's
health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader
community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the
lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future
for all. Summary: The incumbent in this position is an advanced
therapist who participates in the evaluation and treatment of
patients while implementing specific treatment programs based upon
current principles and practices of Occupational Therapy and
collaborates with an interdisciplinary team. These functions are
performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations
and Children's Health philosophy, policies, procedures, and
standards. In this role of the service line specialist is to
promote best practice through active collaboration with the
interdisciplinary team, knowledge of evidence-based practices, and
mentoring. Responsibilities:
- Provide direct Occupational Therapy services to patients in
accordance with standards of practice while demonstrating
progression of treatment plans and implementation of appropriate
therapeutic interventions; report on patient progress through
appropriate written documentation; collaborate with physicians,
patients, family, and other members of health care team relative to
patient treatment and progress as well as other affiliated agencies
with regard to effective discharge planning; use unscheduled time
to flex to other work areas for patient treatment.
- Coordinate and prioritize own schedule in relation to demands
of patient treatment and other departmental responsibilities.
- Serve as a preceptor and act as a mentor for new staff
therapist, students, and rehabilitation aides; train in advanced
and/or specialized treatment tools and techniques.
- Support leadership and department initiatives. Demonstrate
active participation in department quality assessment and
improvement strategies.
- Demonstrate proper use and maintenance of department equipment
and supplies; attend and participate in departmental meetings,
in-services, rounds and peer reviews; participate in program
development as assigned by site leader; and participate in
continuing education programs or other opportunities for learning
for continued professional competency.
- Assume other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate
to the position and area.How You'll Be Successful: WORK EXPERIENCE
- At least 3 years previous Occupational Therapy experience
required.
- Acute care experience within a hospital setting preferred.
EDUCATION
- Four-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
required.
- Graduate or professional work or advanced degree; or equivalent
experience preferred. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
- License to practice Occupational Therapy in the state of Texas
required.
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP
1.20 Life Support Course through the American Heart Association
required. A Place Where You BelongWe put our people first. We
welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences
of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering
culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the
communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members
to make Children's Health a place where everyone can contribute.
Holistic Benefits - How We'll Care for You:
- Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3
years.
- 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure
- Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)
- Caregiver Leave
- Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement -Children's Health
(Dallas) Job ID #16281. Posted job title: Occupational Therapist
Ii-Acute Care-Dallas Medical CenterAbout Children's Health
(Dallas)At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better
for Children for 110 years, and generation to come. We recognize
that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.
Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT
Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and
family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small,
contributes to their overall well-being.Our dedication to promoting
children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses
the broader community.Together, we can make a significant
difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter
and healthier future for all.Benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Holiday Pay
- Pet insurance
- Employee assistance programs
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
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