Occupational Therapist (Ot) Prn- South Dallas (23084)

Setting: Skilled Nursing Facilities, Long-Term Care Communities, and/or Home Health

SNF:

Crestview Court- Cedar Hill

Winsor Gardens- Lancaster

Villa at Mountain View- Dallas

HH:

Dallas, Duncanville, Lancaster, Cedar Hill, DeSota

Position Summary

The Occupational Therapist (OT) provides patient-centered occupational therapy services in Skilled Nursing, Long-Term Care, and Home Health settings. The OT evaluates patients, develops and oversees individualized plans of care, and supports patients in improving independence with activities of daily living (ADLs), functional mobility, and overall quality of life in accordance with regulatory and clinical best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized occupational therapy plans of care

• Provide skilled occupational therapy treatments focused on ADLs, IADLs, cognition, strength, coordination, and functional mobility

• Supervise and collaborate with Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTA/COTA) in accordance with state practice acts

• Monitor patient progress, modify plans of care as appropriate, and communicate changes to the interdisciplinary team

• Educate patients and caregivers on therapeutic techniques, safety strategies, adaptive equipment, and home modifications

• Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, payer, and facility regulations, including HIPAA

• Maintain a safe treatment environment and adhere to infection control and safety protocols

• Demonstrate professionalism, compassion, and respect in all patient and family interactions