Acute Occupational Therapist - Transform Patient Recovery

Methodist Healthcare System; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Free counseling and wellbeing support

Paid time off and family leave

401(k) with company match

Tuition, certification and education支

Job summary

Methodist Healthcare System seeks an Occupational Therapist to evaluate patient needs, design individualized therapy plans, and deliver hands-on interventions within a collaborative care team. You will monitor progress, document outcomes, and educate patients and families throughout recovery.

The role emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, ongoing learning, and leadership by example in a high-quality hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• OT License issued by the Texas State Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners; grace period allowed.
• BLS Certification required.
• Prefer 1+ year of acute OT experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient functional abilities and develop individualized therapy plans.
• Deliver skilled, evidence-based interventions to promote healing and independence.
• Monitor progress, adjust plans, and document outcomes.
• Educate patients and families to build understanding and engagement.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care team for seamless transitions.
• Guide therapy assistants or students and uphold hospital mission.

Skills

Evaluating patient needs

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Patient and family education

Therapy leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

OT License - Texas State Board

BLS Certification

Job description

Methodist Healthcare System seeks an Occupational Therapist to evaluate patient needs, design individualized therapy plans, and deliver hands-on interventions within a collaborative care team. You will monitor progress, document outcomes, and educate patients and families throughout recovery.

The role emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, ongoing learning, and leadership by example in a high-quality hospital setting.