Occupational Therapist (Full-time, Days)

North Hills Hospital, an affiliate of HCA, is a 144 bed acute-care facility that has been part of the community since 1961. The hospital recently became the first facility in North Texas to have a nationally accredited Chest Pain Center. North Hills Hospital's services include a wide range of cardiovascular services, bariatric surgery, outpatient surgery, radiology, a rehabilitation unit, a senior health center, therapy services and women's services. Join the exciting team at North Hills Hospital today!North Hills Hospital is seeking a Full-time Occupational Therapist in Therapy Services.
REQUIREMENTS
- OTR required with State of Texas.
- Current CPR Certification
- Must have completed course fieldwork from an occupational therapy school.
- 1 year of experience as an Occupational Therapist preferred* Proficient in occupational therapy treatment for acute care, outpatient populations, and skilled nursing populations.* Possess the knowledge for treatment of neonates, pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics.
* Understand and able to adjust treatment plans according to the motor development stages.* Understand and adapt a treatment program for a patient going through the grieving process.* Able to assess potential signs of depression secondary to lifestyle limitations and coordinate occupational therapy treatment to meet the patient's activity level.
* Possess the ability to coordinate physician, therapist, patient, and family goals into an appropriate plan of care.* Be able to educate patient and family about disease process precautions limitations or sensations related to the patient's condition either verbally or written or both.