Home Health Occupational Therapist, PRN

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! 

JOB SUMMARY
Organizes and conducts medically prescribed therapy programs in the home/daycare center to restore function to patient. 



EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  Undergrad degree 
   

• Experience
  1 year One to two (1-2) years of experience in occupational therapy 
   

• Licenses and Certifications
  (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Upon Hire and 
  (DRIVERS) DRIVERS LICENSE Valid Texas Driver's License, proof of driver's insurance Upon Hire and 
  Current licensure as Occupational Therapist Upon Hire 
   

Preferred

• Experience
  Home Health experience
   

JOB DUTIES

• Designs occupational therapy programs and sets goals for each patient.
• Administers occupational therapy care programs or portions of programs.
• Provides instructions in therapeutic procedures to be continued by patient and family.
• Evaluates, records, and reports on patient's progress for review by members of care team.
• Maintains patient records and charts to ensure accurate record of treatment.
• Identifies patient's occupational therapy needs to achieve long and short-term goals to meet needs.
• Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement Program.
• Performs 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, including 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.