Occupational Therapist – Acute – Full Time

Overview: Baylor Scott & White Institute for RehabDallas, TexasOccupational Therapist
– Acute
– FulltimeFull TimeBenefits of being a therapist with us:Latest rehab technologiesEngaged and team-oriented cultureHigh success rates of patients being discharged homeClinical ladders to develop our therapistsFull-benefits package (Including medical, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, short and long term disability, and tuition assistance)A network of over 50K employees nationwide with relocation and advancementopportunities Responsibilities: Full Time postition at Baylor Scott & White University Medical CampusPosition SummaryEvaluates all assigned patients and develops, implements and modifies treatment plan in accordance with the patients need and physician direction.

Responsible for delegation and direction of all discipline-specific therapy services for those assigned patients.

Ensures the design of functional treatment programs allowing for an effective return to community activities.

Serves as an educator of patients, families, students, co-workers and self.

Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, development of discipline-specific therapy services and design of program delivery.Specific DutiesEvaluate the patient’s level of functioning and develop an individualized treatment plan aligned with patient and family goalsParticipate in discharge planning including placement, patient and family education, and adaptive equipment Qualifications: Minimum QualificationsCurrent state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as an Occupational Therapist requiredCertified BLS or completion in the first 90 days of employment required Additional Data: Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation, a joint venture between Baylor Scott & White Health and Select Medical, carriesa well-known reputation for patient care and exceptional quality outcomes.

We serve all people through exemplary healthcare, education, research and community service.

Since opening in 1981, our flagship inpatient rehab hospital in Dallas has received repeated recognition byU.S.

News & World Reportas one of the best rehab hospitals in the nation.

All of our inpatient hospitals are accredited by The Joint Commission, including specialty accreditation for our stroke rehab programs.

And for five consecutive years we have been recognized as a Best Place to Work by theDallas Business Journal.With the combined expertise of our joint venture partners, Baylor Scott & White Rehabilitation has become one of the most recognized and largest rehabilitation providers in the nation.

We have continuously grown in size, scope and excellence across North Texas, and in the summer of 2018 our footprint has expanded to include new partners in Central Texas.

With this expansion, we have more than 2,300 talented, caring and compassionate team members working in the following environments:4 inpatient rehab hospitals (free-standing)2 inpatient rehab units in Baylor Scott & White Health acute hospitals9 acute therapy units in Baylor Scott & White Health acute hospitals87 outpatient therapy locations (and growing)A home health division covering all of North TexasPOETS are completed as part of the onboarding process
– to be completed before an employees first day of work.Select Medical is an equal opportunity employer committed to dealing with employees in a nondiscriminatory manner and based on job-related qualifications and abilities.

The Company will recruit, hire, train, and promote all persons without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, veteran status, age (40 and over), marital status, disability or history of disability (except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational qualification) or any other protected status.