Occupational Therapist II-Acute Care Specialist

7 days ago


Dallas, Texas, United States Children's Health Full time
### Job Title & Specialty Area:

Occupational Therapist II

### Department:
Acute Care Therapy

### Location:
Children's Medical Center Dallas

### Shift:
Sunday-Thursday; 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

### Job Type:
On-Site

### Why Children's Health?

We strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.

Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community.

We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children's Health a place where everyone can contribute.


### Summary:

The incumbent in this position is an advanced therapist who participates in the evaluation and treatment of patients while implementing specific treatment programs based upon current principles and practices of Occupational Therapy and collaborates with an interdisciplinary team.

These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and Children's Health philosophy, policies, procedures, and standards.

In this role, the service line specialist is to promote best practice through active collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, knowledge of evidence-based practices, and mentoring.


### Responsibilities:

Provide direct Occupational Therapy services to patients in accordance with standards of practice while demonstrating progression of treatment plans and implementation of appropriate therapeutic interventions; report on patient progress through appropriate written documentation; collaborate with physicians, patients, family, and other members of health care team relative to patient treatment and progress as well as other affiliated agencies with regard to effective discharge planning; use unscheduled time to flex to other work areas for patient treatment.

Coordinate and prioritize own schedule in relation to demands of patient treatment and other departmental responsibilities.

Serve as a preceptor and act as a mentor for new staff therapist, students, and rehabilitation aides; train in advanced and/or specialized treatment tools and techniques.

Support leadership and department initiatives. Demonstrate active participation in department quality assessment and improvement strategies.

Demonstrate proper use and maintenance of department equipment and supplies; attend and participate in departmental meetings, in-services, rounds and peer reviews; participate in program development as assigned by site leader; and participate in continuing education programs or other opportunities for learning for continued professional competency.

Assume other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area.

### How You'll Be Successful:

### WORK EXPERIENCE
At least 3 years previous Occupational Therapy experience required.
Acute care experience within a hospital setting preferred.

### EDUCATION
Four-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
Graduate or professional work or advanced degree; or equivalent experience preferred.

### LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
License to practice Occupational Therapy in the state of Texas required.

Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course through the American Heart Association required.



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