Occupational Therapist, Acute Care

About the role

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is hiring a full-time Occupational Therapist for its acute care unit. The position is non-exempt, with a 5-day week of 8 hours per day (40 hours total) once training is complete, and includes weekend shifts, flexible days and mandatory work on Thanksgiving and Christmas on a rotating schedule.

Key responsibilities

• Follow departmental policies, treatment protocols and competency reviews, and use proper body mechanics for personal and patient safety
• Evaluate patients using their history, physical and complaints, apply proper testing and measurement, set realistic goals and track progress
• Analyze and design treatment plans, prepare for discharge, order equipment and ensure prescriptions are completed
• Organize patient treatment and unscheduled time, assist with coverage, and help train, educate and supervise OT technicians, students and nursing staff
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program
• No experience required; 1 year of experience preferred
• BLS/CPR certification (AHA or ARC) upon hire
• Texas license or eligibility for a Texas license upon hire
• Ability to lift, carry, pull and push up to 50 lbs and stand or walk extensively

Required skills

• Basic computer knowledge
• General patient care skills with hospital experience
• Independent yet team-oriented work

What we offer

• PPO medical plan available day one at no cost for full-time employees, with 100% coverage for preventive care
• Paid time off and paid parental leave
• Retirement through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Wellness programs and tuition reimbursement
• Overtime at 1.5x the hourly rate for hours over 40 per week
• Weekend shift differentials and a public service loan forgiveness qualified employer