Occupational Therapist, NICU - PRN - Variable Work Hours

*Occupational Therapist – Acute Care (NICU)*

_Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together_

*Work location:* Texas Health Dallas, 8200 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, TX 75231

*Work hours*: PRN weekdays and occasional weekends, as needed.

*Acute Care Therapy Department Highlights*

· Flexible scheduling that allows for work/life balance

· Interesting variety of patients in a fast-paced, high-volume department

· Supportive environment with mentoring from experienced team with multiple certifications including: Neuro Clinical Specialists, Cardiac Clinical Specialists, Geriatric Clinical Specialists, Neonatal Certified specialists, Lymphedema Certified Therapist and Vestibular Certified therapists.

· Staff – led process improvement teams dedicated to high quality, evidence-based care.

· Texas Health Dallas is a Level 1 Trauma Center and DNV Comprehensive Stroke Center

*Here’s What You Need*

· Bachelor’s Degree Completion of an Occupational Therapy program Required

· 1 year experience in NICU strongly preferred

· Neonatal Clinical Specialist preferred

· OT – Occupational Therapist Texas Occupational Therapy License Upon Hire Required AND

· BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Required

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*What You Will Do*

· Uses therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to patient age and desire for treatment

· Performs age-appropriate patient treatment

· Performs treatment procedures that are within the scope of the professional license

· Performs/delegates technical procedures appropriately and safely

· Utilizes a variety of treatment techniques to achieve goals, if necessary

· Determines patient response to treatment and evaluates progress (reassessment)

· Educates patient and family through instruction, demonstration, and/or appropriate handouts in treatment plan, safety issues, home programs/self-management and assistive equipment

· Demonstrates competence in the performance of age-appropriate patient treatment and individualizes care based on age specific needs

· Motivates non-compliant or unmotivated patients to participate in therapy

​​​​​ *Additional perks of being a Texas Health Occupational Therapist*

· Benefits include 401k, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Programs, as well as other benefits.

· Delivery of high-quality patient care

· Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).

· A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

*Entity Highlights*

For more than a half-century, *Texas Health Dallas* has been at the forefront of health care in North Texas. We’re an 875-bed, Magnet-designated, full-service hospital serving our community in and around Dallas since 1966. We specialize in cancer care, cardiology, neurosciences, women’s services and emergency medicine, we’ve got it. Plus, we’re a renowned Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a Comprehensive Stroke and Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence and provide wellness services, outpatient surgery and women’s imaging services. \*Texas Health Dallas is a joint Commission-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, a Level I Trauma Center, a Comprehensive Heart Attack Center, and a designated Magnet hospital. We’re a top choice in North Texas for cancer and emergency services, bariatric services, cardiac care and much more. As part of the Texas Health family and its 28,000+ employees, we’re one of the largest employers in the Dallas Fort Worth area. Our career growth and professional development opportunities are top-notch and our benefits are equally outstanding. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we improve the health of the people in our communities every day. You belong here.

*If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together!*

*Learn* more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.

_*Do you still have questions or concerns? *_Feel free to email your questions to [email protected].

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Pay: $40.63 - $63.53 per hour

Benefits:
* 401(k)



Experience:
* NICU: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:
* Dallas, TX 75231 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:
* Dallas, TX 75231: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person