Occupational Therapist

Overview

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation

Plano, Texas

Occupational Therapist

Acute

Full Time

Monday - Friday

Select Medical complies with state and federal wage and hour laws. Compensation depends upon candidate's years of experience and internal equity. Minimum Salary: $73,840

Benefits of being a therapist with us:

• Latest rehab technologies

• Engaged and team-oriented culture

• High success rates of patients being discharged home

• Clinical ladders to develop our therapists

• Full-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 advancement opportunities .

• This position qualifies for our Loan Repayment Assistance program- full-time employees are eligible after their first 90 days

Responsibilities

Monday-Friday position with flexed work hours (9:30am-6:00pm) to accommodate orthopedic service line day surgeries. Must be willing to work occassional weekends and holidays as needed. Acute care experience preferred.

Position Summary

Evaluates all assigned patients and develops, implements and modifies treatment plan in accordance with the patient's 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 Duties

• Evaluate the patient's level of functioning and develop an individualized treatment plan aligned with patient and family goals

• Participate in discharge planning including placement, patient and family education, and adaptive equipment

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as an Occupational Therapist required

• Certified BLS or completion in the first 90 days of employment required

Additional Data

Select Medical is an organization that is passionate about safety for our patients and our team members. The Inpatient Rehabilitation Division conducts post-offer employment testing (POET) for a number of job titles including, but not limited to:

• Rehabilitation Assistant/Nursing Assistant

• Nurse

• Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy

• Environmental Services

POETS are completed as part of the onboarding process- to be completed before an employee's 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.