Occupational Therapist- Acute Care

Parkland Health

2 days ago

Dallas, TexasFull TimeOccupational Therapy

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Parkland Health as a Occupational Therapist – Acute Care in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Must be able to communicate effectively with patients, families, and hospital staff.

Requirements

centered service. Our employees are supported with resources to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact every day.

Work Schedule

Fixed schedule.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Parkland Health as a Occupational Therapist – Acute Care.

Key Skills

Occupational TherapyPatient TreatmentPatient EducationProblem-solvingCommunicationFlexibilityAdaptabilityPersonal ComputersWord ProcessorSpreadsheet SoftwareCPR

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Position Insights

Occupational Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Occupational Therapy position at Parkland Health is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Dallas, Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a psychologist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Occupational Therapy, Patient Treatment, Patient Education, Problem-solving, Communication, Flexibility, Adaptability, Personal Computers. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Occupational Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: Provide treatment and education to patients to facilitate recovery, early discharge, and a return to independence. Collaborate with hospital staff and families to ensure patient-centered care.

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