• Job Description

  Req#: 877547

  WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
  With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

  Occupational Therapist Bonus

  • Sign on bonus for experienced OT. No sign on for new grads.

  Schedule/Training

  Work Schedule:

  • Full-time: 5 days/week, 8 hours/day (40 hours total).
  • During training: Follow your trainer’s start time, including weekends.
  • Post-training: Start at 10 AM

  Non-exempt Employees:

  • Full-time OT/PT staff qualify for overtime pay if working over 40 hours/week.

  Overtime Pay:

  • Paid at 1.5 times your hourly rate for hours beyond 40/week.
  • No double pay for overtime and holiday premium.

  Weekend Shifts:

  • 3 weekend shifts/month for the first 2 years.
  • 2 weekend shifts/month after 2 years.
  • Example: Working Sat, Nov 2 = 1 shift; Sun, Nov 3 = 1 shift; Sun, Nov 17 = 1 shift (total 3 shifts).

  Flex Days:

  • Mandatory to ensure a 40-hour workweek.
  • Flexible weekend shift design, subject to approval.

  Holiday Work Expectations:

  • Mandatory work on Thanksgiving and Christmas as part of a rotating schedule.

  Shift differentials are available

  • Second Shift (Evening): Clock out after 7:07pm then pays from 2:45pm
  • Third Shift (Night): Clock out after 3:07am then pays from 10:45pm
  • Weekend Shift: Clock out after 10:45pm Friday to 7:15am Monday

  BENEFITS
  UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

  • PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
  • 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
  • Paid Time Off, available day one
  • Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
  • Paid Parental Leave Benefit
  • Wellness programs
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
  • Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

  
  
  EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
  Required

  • Education
    Bachelor's Degree From accredited Occupational Therapy program

  • Experience
    No experience is required. or

  • Licenses and Certifications
    (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT CPR or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Upon Hire and
    Texas licensed or eligible for Texas license is required Upon Hire

  Preferred

  • Experience
    1 year Experience, preferred.

  
  JOB DUTIES

  • Demonstrates knowledge of departmental policies and procedures, and treatment specific protocols regarding patient care. Passes competency reviews. Demonstrates knowledge of proper body mechanics, for personal and patient safety. Utilizes good body mechanics and instructs others in proper body mechanics. Does not compromise patient's or another's safety and maximizes patients' treatment potential.
  • Reviews information available from all sources, i.e., history and physical, overt and subjective complaints, etc. Utilizes proper testing and measurement procedures based on information gathered in evaluation. Identifies and records problems noted. For each problem identified, projects realistic goals with reasonable time frames. Determines if treatment is effective. Utilizes resulting evaluation to identify and record problems and progresses patient in timely fashion.
  • Analyzes and designs treatment plans based on patient problems and goals. Prepares for patient discharge. Records patients' progress. Orders equipment and ensures prescriptions are completed in full.
  • Organizes patient treatment and unscheduled time efficiently. Assists willingly in coverage of other patients and on-the-job training, education, and supervision of occupational therapy technicians, students and/or nursing staff.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

  
  SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
  Security
  This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.
  
  EEO Statement
  UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

• About the company

  The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is a public academic health science center in Dallas, Texas.

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