Lifepoint Health·Dallas, Texas
The Occupational Therapist will develop and implement specialized treatment plans to help patients regain well-being through exercise and assistive devices. They are also responsible for documenting patient progress, communicating with the care team, and maintaining a safe clinical environment.
Facility Name: Kindred Hospital Dallas Central
Schedule: Full-time days
Your experience matters
Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Occupational Therapist (OT) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
How you’ll contribute
Develop a specialized treatment plan to help him/her achieve as much as possible in regaining his/her well-being through exercise and/or use of prosthetic and orthotic devices. You and your staff will play an important role in his/her recovery
Communicate patient progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; instruct patient's family or nursing staff in follow-through programs
Document patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements
Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition
Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the standards of the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standards and applicable state/federal laws
Other duties as assigned
What we’re looking for
“KH-Dallas Central ARU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KH-Dallas Central ARU is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.
Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.
We believe that success is achieved through talented people.
We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life.
We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.
Applicants must hold a degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program and possess a current, unrestricted state license. Additionally, a current CPR certification and strong organizational and communication skills are required.
Market context
In Texas, occupational therapist roles are commonly sought across schools, rehabilitation settings, and healthcare facilities, so candidates should expect steady interest in licensed applicants. These positions are competitive because employers look for ACOTE-accredited training, NBCOT registration, and an active, unencumbered Texas license; benefits often include medical, dental, vision, PTO, and 401k. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and tailor your application to the setting you want.