Occupational Therapist
Dallas, TX
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
5x8 hrs, Days

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Occupational Therapist

Location

Texas

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Days | Monday–Friday | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients' level of functioning upon physician orders and plan, implement, and adjust individualized treatment plans based on evaluation results and patient/family goals
• Participate in the interdisciplinary team process, including team conferences, and collaborate with other team members to provide optimal patient care
• Complete all required documentation including initial evaluations, daily progress notes, and discharge summaries within defined timeframes and per department policy
• Coordinate discharge planning for each patient, including placement recommendations, patient and family education, and adaptive equipment issuance and training
• Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) and OT/COTA students in the application of occupational therapy theory and techniques; assist with new staff orientation
• Promote patient and employee safety across all key areas including safe patient handling, infection control, and fall prevention

Required Qualifications

• Active Occupational Therapist (OT) licensure in the state of Texas
• Ability to plan, organize, administer, and supervise OT treatment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards and regulations
• Competency in selecting and accurately administering appropriate evaluation procedures based on patient diagnosis
• Strong documentation skills with the ability to complete all required records within defined timeframes
• Ability to supervise COTAs, students, and other staff members competently

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in an interdisciplinary team environment with demonstrated ability to collaborate across disciplines
• Familiarity with discharge planning processes, including adaptive equipment recommendations and caregiver training
• Strong patient and family communication skills with the ability to adjust to varying levels of understanding

Why Join Us

• Work within an organization that prioritizes patient safety and employee well-being as core operational values
• Join a team-oriented environment that encourages continuous quality improvement and professional collaboration