Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) in Dallas, TX

Job Title

Occupational Therapist

Texas

Contract | Full-Time | Days | Monday–Friday | Onsite

• Assess patients' level of functioning upon physician orders and plan, implement, and adjust individualized treatment plans based on evaluation results and patient and family goals.
• Participate in the interdisciplinary team process, including team conferences, to collaborate on patient care and provide pertinent clinical information.
• Coordinate and document discharge planning for each patient, including placement recommendations, patient and family education, and adaptive equipment needs.
• Complete all required documentation including initial evaluations, daily progress notes, independent treatment programs, and discharge dispositions in accordance with department policy and defined timeframes.
• Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, OT and COTA students, and assist with new staff orientation.
• Promote patient and employee safety through safe patient handling, materials handling, infection control, and adherence to all facility safety policies and procedures.

• Current licensure or eligibility for licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the state of Texas.
• Ability to plan, organize, administer, and direct occupational therapy treatment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, regulations, and guidelines.
• Demonstrated ability to perform comprehensive patient evaluations and select appropriate evaluation procedures based on diagnosis.
• Strong documentation skills with the ability to complete clinical records accurately and within required timeframes.
• Ability to supervise and provide guidance to COTAs, students, and support staff competently.

• Experience working within an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team environment.
• Familiarity with safe patient handling practices and a demonstrated commitment to workplace and patient safety.
• Experience with discharge planning processes including equipment recommendations and caregiver training documentation.

• Work within a team-oriented environment that prioritizes patient safety, quality of care, and continuous quality improvement.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact through direct patient care and interdisciplinary collaboration in a structured, supportive setting.