Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist Outpatient Rehab

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together

Work location: Texas Health Allen, 1105 Central Expwy North, Allen, TX

Work hours: PRN/As needed. Variable Weekdays: Monday to Friday

Outpatient Rehab Department Highlights
Strong team of Rehab clinicians
Strong hospital leadership
Strong team of physicians

Here's What You Need
Bachelor's Degree Completion of an Occupational Therapy program Required
2 years' experience in outpatient setting preferred
Adult Outpatient Rehab Experience Strongly Preferred
Experience with Hand and Splinting strongly preferred
Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) preferred, or willing to sit for the exam
OT - Occupational Therapist Texas Occupational Therapy License Upon Hire Required AND
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Required

What You Will Do

Performs age-appropriate patient treatment
Uses therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to patient age and desire for treatment
Performs treatment procedures that are within the scope of the professional license
Performs/delegates technical procedures appropriately and safely
Utilizes a variety of treatment techniques to achieve goals, if necessary
Determines patient response to treatment and evaluates progress (reassessment)
Educates patient and family through instruction, demonstration, and/or appropriate handouts in treatment plan, safety issues, home programs/self-management and assistive equipment
Maintains patient safety throughout treatment
Communicates with physicians and other healthcare personnel as appropriate regarding patient care issues
Demonstrates competence in the performance of age-appropriate patient treatment and individualizes care based on age specific needs
Motivates non-compliant or unmotivated patients to participate in therapy

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Occupational Therapist
Benefits include 401k, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Programs, as well as other benefits.
Delivery of high-quality patient care
Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

Entity Highlights:

Texas Health Allen has served the local community and surrounding areas of Collin County since 2000. We're an 88-bed, acute-care, full-service hospital providing exceptional care to Allen, Lucas, Fairview, McKinney, Melissa, Wylie, and the surrounding cities. We specialize in robotic and minimally invasive surgery, advanced cardiology and electrophysiology services, orthopedic and spine services, and comprehensive women's and infants' care. Plus, we're an Accredited Chest Pain Center and STEMI receiving facility with more than 500 physicians practicing in more than 25 specialties. Texas Health Allen is a Joint Commission-accredited Gold Seal Certified Chest Pain facility, Level II Maternal, Level II NICU, Chest Pain Accredited, a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence and a Pathways to Excellence-designated hospital. You belong here.

If you're ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let's show the world how we're even better together.

Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.

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Benefits:
401(k)
Employee assistance program
Schedule:
Day shift

Experience:
Hand and Splinting: 1 year (Preferred)
Adult Outpatient Rehab: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:
Certified Hand Therapist (Preferred)

Work Location: In person