Occupational Therapist
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Prime Healthcare is hiring an Occupational Therapist. The Occupational Therapist (OT), also known as a Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR) or Occupational Therapist, Registered/Licensed (OTR/L), evaluates and treats patients with physical, cognitive, or psychosocial impairments. This role aims to restore their ability to perform essential activities of daily living (ADLs) using customized interventions, adaptive equipment, and environmental modifications. The OT facilitates patient independence, supports functional recovery, and contributes to discharge planning within an interdisciplinary care team.
Key focus areas include Assess Functional Abilities: use standardized assessments, patient interviews, and real-world task simulations to determine the patient's current level of independence and areas of need, Develop Treatment Plans: create personalized treatment plans tailored to the patient’s condition, goals, and discharge needs, and Train in Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): guide patients in regaining the ability to perform basic ADLs such as bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, toileting, and transferring.
Successful candidates bring Bachelor Or Master Degree In Occupational Therapy, Current State Occupational Therapy Certification/License, and Current BCLS (AHA) Certificate. Preferred (not required): Assess Functional Abilities, Develop Treatment Plans, Train In Activities Of Daily Living (ADLs), and Recommend Adaptive Equipment.
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Overview Department: Therapy
Employment Type: Full Time
Shifts Available: Days
Hours: 8hr shifts – 8:00am – 4:00pm
Location: Dallas Regional Medical Center - Mesquite, TX
We are seeking an Occupational Therapist, sometimes referred to as a Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR) or Occupational Therapist, Registered/Licensed (OTR/L). The Occupational Therapist (OT) will evaluate and treat patients with physical, cognitive, or psychosocial impairments to restore their ability to perform essential activities of daily living (ADLs), such as dressing, grooming, and eating. Utilizing customized interventions, adaptive equipment, and environmental modifications, they facilitate patient independence, support functional recovery, and contribute to discharge planning within the interdisciplinary care team.
Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):
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Assess Functional Abilities: use standardized assessments, patient interviews, and real-world task simulations to determine the patient's current level of independence and areas of need
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Develop Treatment Plans: create personalized treatment plans tailored to the patient’s condition, goals, and discharge needs
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Train in Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): guide patients in regaining the ability to perform basic ADLs such as bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, toileting, and transferring (e.g., from bed to chair)
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Recommend Adaptive Equipment: introduce and train patients to use tools that compensate for functional limitations (ie. grabbers, reachers, sock aids, dressing sticks, etc.)
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Environmental Modifications: Suggest changes to the home or hospital room setup to improve safety and accessibility
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Educate Patients and Families: train family members or caregivers on how to assist properly without increasing the patient’s dependency, and provide guidance for ongoing care at home or in a rehab facility
Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:
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Health, dental, and vision insurance options
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Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
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Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
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Employer 401K options
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Tuition reimbursement options
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Life, disability, and other insurance options
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Many other amazing benefits
Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/
Qualifications Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:
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Bachelor or Master Degree in Occupational Therapy.
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Current state Occupational Therapy certification/license.
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Current BCLS (AHA) certificate
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National Board for Certification Occupational Therapy certification, AOTA and OTAC preferred.
Employment Status Full Time Shift Days Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
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