Inpatient Rehab Occupational Therapist Fulltime
UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, United States
Job Summary
The Inpatient Rehab Occupational Therapist provides patient-centered therapy to individuals recovering from illness, injury, or surgery, helping them regain independence in daily activities.
Benefits
UT Southwestern offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including:
PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare—no copay
Paid Time Off, available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Additional employee benefits available
Experience and Education
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program
One year of experience preferred
Licenses and Certifications
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
Texas license or eligibility for Texas licensure upon hire
Preferred Qualifications
Additional experience in inpatient rehabilitation
Job Duties
Demonstrate knowledge of departmental policies, procedures, and patient care protocols; pass competency reviews.
Apply proper body mechanics for personal safety, instruct others, ensure patient safety, and maximize treatment potential.
Review history, physical, complaints, and other sources to conduct evaluations, identify and record problems, set realistic goals, and monitor progress.
Analyze and design treatment plans based on patient needs and goals; prepare for patient discharge; record progress; order equipment and ensure prescription completion.
Organize and manage patient treatment schedules efficiently; assist in coverage of other patients and provide training, education, and supervision to OT technicians, students, and nursing staff.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Security and EEO Statement
Security:
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO:
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal‑opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
Location
Texas, Dallas – 5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Schedule
Full-time, Day Job
Job Type
Standard, Regular Employee
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The Inpatient Rehab Occupational Therapist provides patient-centered therapy to individuals recovering from illness, injury, or surgery, helping them regain independence in daily activities.
Benefits
UT Southwestern offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including:
PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare—no copay
Paid Time Off, available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Additional employee benefits available
Experience and Education
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program
One year of experience preferred
Licenses and Certifications
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
Texas license or eligibility for Texas licensure upon hire
Preferred Qualifications
Additional experience in inpatient rehabilitation
Job Duties
Demonstrate knowledge of departmental policies, procedures, and patient care protocols; pass competency reviews.
Apply proper body mechanics for personal safety, instruct others, ensure patient safety, and maximize treatment potential.
Review history, physical, complaints, and other sources to conduct evaluations, identify and record problems, set realistic goals, and monitor progress.
Analyze and design treatment plans based on patient needs and goals; prepare for patient discharge; record progress; order equipment and ensure prescription completion.
Organize and manage patient treatment schedules efficiently; assist in coverage of other patients and provide training, education, and supervision to OT technicians, students, and nursing staff.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Security and EEO Statement
Security:
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO:
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal‑opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
Location
Texas, Dallas – 5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Schedule
Full-time, Day Job
Job Type
Standard, Regular Employee
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