Dallas Regional Medical Center
Location
Mesquite, Texas
The Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients with physical, cognitive, or psychosocial impairments to restore their ability to perform activities of daily living. They develop personalized treatment plans and implement customized interventions and environmental modifications to facilitate patient independence.
Candidates must possess a Bachelor or Master degree in Occupational Therapy and a current state license/certification. A current BCLS (AHA) certificate is required, while NBCOT, AOTA, and OTAC certifications are preferred.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to): Assess Functional Abilities: use standardized assessments, patient interviews, and real-world task simulations to determine the patient's current level of independence and areas of need Develop Treatment Plans: create personalized treatment plans tailored to the patient’s condition, goals, and discharge needs Train in Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): guide patients in regaining the ability to perform basic ADLs such as bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, toileting, and transferring (e.g., from bed to chair) Recommend Adaptive Equipment: introduce and train patients to use tools that compensate for functional limitations (ie. grabbers, reachers, sock aids, dressing sticks, etc.) Environmental Modifications: Suggest changes to the home or hospital room setup to improve safety and accessibility Educate Patients and Families: train family members or caregivers on how to assist properly without increasing the patient’s dependency, and provide guidance for ongoing care at home or in a rehab facility
Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have: Bachelor or Master Degree in Occupational Therapy. Current state Occupational Therapy certification/license. Current BCLS (AHA) certificate National Board for Certification Occupational Therapy certification, AOTA and OTAC preferred. Employment Status Full Time Shift Days Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: