Outpatient Occupational Therapist
Garland, TX
ARMStaffing
3x12 hrs, Flexible

Outpatient Occupational Therapist

Job Description

The Outpatient Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluating all assigned patients and developing, implementing, and modifying treatment plans according to the patients' needs, goals, and physician directives. This role involves directing all discipline-specific therapy services for assigned patients, ensuring the design of functional treatment programs to facilitate a successful return to community activities. The therapist serves as an educator for patients, families, students, and coworkers, while also performing additional professional duties related to patient care and program delivery.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of assigned patients.
• Develop and implement appropriate treatment plans focused on progressing patients towards discharge within an established timeline.
• Document care accurately and timely per organizational policies and relevant guidelines.
• Ensure care is provided under valid physician orders and within insurance approvals.
• Participate in student programs, providing supervision and evaluations.
• Create and pursue an individualized professional development plan for ongoing growth.
• Maintain professional licensure and adhere to state practice acts and ethical standards.
• Contribute to performance improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited school.
• 6 months to 1 year of outpatient clinical experience.
• Current CPR certification.
• Active and applicable state license for occupational therapy.

Schedule

This position follows a 5x8.0 schedule with a start date in May.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!