Occupational Therapist
Dallas, TX
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Occupational Therapist

Job Description

• Plan, organize, develop, administer, direct, and supervise occupational therapy treatment in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, regulations, and guidelines.
• Assess patient’s level of functioning upon physician orders and implement appropriate treatment plans.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team processes and discharge planning, including patient/family education and adaptive equipment.
• Complete all required documentation, including evaluations, progress notes, and treatment plans.
• Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) and OT students, including orientation and application of therapy techniques.
• Promote patient and employee safety, focusing on safe patient handling, infectious disease precautions, and workplace safety.
• Maintain a customer service attitude toward patients, visitors, and staff.
• Collaborate with team members to provide the best patient care.
• Attend and contribute to team conferences.
• Demonstrate good safety techniques and observe patient confidentiality.
• Manage time effectively and prioritize tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Valid Occupational Therapist license in Texas
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist
• Occupational Therapist experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification required prior to first shift
• Experience in an inpatient setting

Additional Information

• Emphasis on patient and employee safety, including adherence to safety policies and reporting hazards.
• Responsible for quality improvement and documentation of quality assurance activities.