Occupational Therapist (OT) PRN
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Job Location:
Fort Worth, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Facility Name: Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Worth
Schedule: PRN as Needed
Your experience matters
How youll contribute
An Occupational Therapist (OT)who excels 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
What were looking for
Applicants should have current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the state where the hospital is located. Additional requirements include:
- 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
EEOC Statement
Texas Rehabilitation of Fort Worthis an Equal Opportunity Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Worthis committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
About Company
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 a ... View more
