Occupational Therapist PRN

Occupational Therapist PRN at Lifepoint Rehabilitation summary:

An Occupational Therapist (OT) PRN at Kindred Hospital Dallas Central provides therapeutic services to help patients develop, recover, and maintain essential occupational skills. The OT assesses patients, designs and implements customized treatment plans, documents progress, educates patients and caregivers, and supervises therapy assistants. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree, Texas state licensure, and commitment to delivering compassionate, high-quality care within a rehabilitation hospital setting.

Facility Name: Kindred Hospital Dallas Central, LTAC Hospital

Schedule: PRN

Your experience matters

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Occupational Therapist (OT) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ® . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute

An Occupational Therapist (OT) who excels in this role will:

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  Provide occupational therapy services to patients needing to develop, recover and maintain occupational skills.
  
• Assess patient's ability to safely and effectively perform occupational skills. Designs the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment.
  
• Implement the treatment plan using appropriate modalities.
  
• Document subjective and objective findings of patient progress. Monitors and modifies the plan of care as needed. Seeks consultation as necessary.
  
• Educate the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits.
  
• Plan and/or assist with patient discharge from therapy services and treatment setting. Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs.
  

• Supervise and delegate the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians according to established licensing laws, state regulations and practice standards.

  What we're looking for

  Applicants must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy. Additional requirements include:

• Current State Licensure as an OT in the state of Texas
  
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.

EEOC Statement

"KH -Dallas Central is an Equal Opportunity Employer. K H-Dallas Central is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Keywords:

occupational therapy, patient rehabilitation, treatment planning, therapy services, patient assessment, caregiver education, adaptive equipment, therapy supervision, healthcare, LTAC hospital