Occupational Therapist

MEP Health; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health plans (medical, dental, vision)

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement and CE

401(k) with company match

FSAs/HSAs

Job summary

MEP Health is seeking an occupational therapist (OT) to serve in a post-acute care setting, helping patients recover from strokes, spinal injuries, neurological disorders, and trauma. You will work one-on-one with patients and leverage cutting-edge technologies to monitor progress.

You will supervise assistants, deliver treatments in line with regulations, and collaborate with hospital departments to ensure comprehensive care for patients and support for families and caregivers.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure or certification required.
• Effective communication with patients, families, and caregivers.
• Demonstrated competency in evaluation, assessment, care planning, and treatment.
• CPR certification preferred, depending on hospital policy.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and delegate tasks to occupational therapy assistants and technicians.
• Deliver OT treatments per hospital, state, and federal guidelines.
• Maintain communication with hospital departments to meet patient and staff needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Evaluation & care planning

CPR certification (preferred)

Education

State licensure/certification

Job description

Role Overview

As an occupational therapist (OT), you will be the vital link between personalized, one-on-one patient interactions and their recovery progress. You will work with cutting-edge technologies, provide treatment in a post-acute care setting, and support patients recovering from conditions such as stroke, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, joint replacements, and trauma.

Role Overview

As an occupational therapist (OT), you will be the vital link between personalized, one-on-one patient interactions and their recovery progress. You will work with cutting-edge technologies, provide treatment in a post-acute care setting, and support patients recovering from conditions such as stroke, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, joint replacements, and trauma.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and delegate tasks to occupational therapy assistants and technicians.
• Deliver occupational therapy treatments in accordance with hospital, state, and federal guidelines.
• Maintain effective communication with hospital departments to ensure comprehensive patient and staff needs are met.

Qualifications & Skills

• Current state licensure or certification required.
• Effective communication skills for working with patients, families, and caregivers.
• Demonstrated competency in evaluation, assessment, care planning, and treatment.
• CPR certification preferred, depending on hospital policy.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits starting immediately.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for full and part-time employees.
• Generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and continuing education opportunities.
• Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock-purchase plans.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.