Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist – OT 
Sign-on Bonus / Relocation Assistance / Student Loan Forgiveness/ Full-Time

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our team in North Texas. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care and serving as a resource in the therapy department. 

Description:

Occupational therapy (OT) is an allied health profession that involves the therapeutic use of everyday activities, or occupations, to treat the physical, mental, developmental, and emotional ailments that impact a patient’s ability to perform daily tasks. The responsibilities of Physical Therapist include (but are not limited to):

• Evaluating a patient’s condition and needs
• Developing treatment plans to address a patient’s needs and help them meet specific goals
• Assessing a patient’s home and/or work environment and recommending adaptations to fit the patient’s needs and improve independence
• Training patients and their caregivers to use special equipment
• Assessing and documenting progress for evaluation, billing, and reporting purposes

Qualifications:

• Bachelor or Masters of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Licensed by the State of Texas.
• CPR
• Must be able to provide direct and supervised patient care.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform the technical skills and critical thinking outlined in the performance standards.
• Must be able to successfully pass required exams.
• Knowledge of the principles of Occupational therapy across the life span, to assess age specific needs of children, adolescents, adult, and elderly patients to provide them with appropriate care.
• Must be familiar with the standards of care regarding inpatients and outpatients