Occupational Therapist - Days- Behavioral

Summary

Texas NeuroRehab Center is currently accepting applicants for an Occupational Therapist on the Behavioral Psych Unit.

Job description

Requirements

• Bachelors or Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current Driver's License or State issued ID
• Current license from the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiner required (LOT)
• Current certification from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy preferred (OTR)
• One-year experience in a neurorehabilitation setting
• Thorough knowledge of human development, human anatomy & physiology, kinesiology, and the effect of treatment procedures on body functions, structure, and occupation
• Knowledge of neurodevelopment treatment and motor control and understanding of neurological dysfunction and its effect on motor performance
• Knowledge of traumatic brain injury, cerebrovascular accidents, neuropsychological and physical disability evaluations and how to conduct appropriate Occupational Therapy intervention
• Knowledge of sensory processing and sensory motor disorders, its impact on developmental and psychosocial skills, and appropriate treatment interventions
• Basic understanding of psychosocial skills and their impact on motivation, behavior control, interpersonal skills, and occupational performance
• Basic understanding and comfort working with neuropsychiatric disorders such as PDD/Autism, Mental Retardation, ADHD, ODD, and Bipolar Disorder
• Able to sustain activity eight hours a day
• Able to remain on feet eight hours per day
• Able to confront a dangerous and aggressive patient
• Able to verbally communicate to de-escalate a crisis situation
• Able to restrain patients by individual or team restraint per facility policy
• Able to frequently lift, carry, and lower 50 pounds without assistance
• Able to kneel, stoop, bend, and pull various weights or items (up to 50 pounds)
• Able to push patients in wheelchairs up and down hills, pursue running patients, and traverse hospital grounds
• Able to transfer patients to and from wheelchairs
• Able to visually observe so as to convey patient behavior verbally or in writing
• Able to write legibly and grammatically so as to convey patient behavior and information in the patient's medical record
• Able to read medical records and other reports
• Able to use hands repetitively
• Ability to use hands to grasp, type, and write (fine motor skills)
• Regular and expected attendance
• Hearing and vision sufficient to perform essential job functions

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• 401(k) Matching
• Discounted Stock Plan
• Student Loan Refinancing
• Tuition Savings
• Career Development
• Pet Insurance

Company overview

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.