Occupational Therapist

Ernest Health, Inc.; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO and HD Medical Plan options

Dental and Vision coverage

401K with employer matching

Life insurance

Short & long-term disability

Competitive compensation

Job summary

South Texas Rehabilitation Hospital in Brownsville, Texas is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a full-time position in our inpatient rehabilitation program. Join a world-class team focused on service excellence and high-quality care.

We provide one-on-one therapy, bilingual English/Spanish support, and opportunities for professional growth within Ernest Health's network. This role supports patients recovering from strokes, brain injuries, orthopedic injuries, and other serious conditions

Qualifications

• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist required.
• Basic Life Support/CPR card required.
• One year of experience in the care of patients in rehabilitation hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients and helps them improve basic motor functions and reasoning abilities, and teaches tasks for daily living and work environments.
• Assists patients in selecting adaptive equipment and integrating therapy into daily routines.

Skills

OT licensure

CPR certification

Rehab hospital experience

Leadership skills

Education

Graduate degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Overview

Occupational Therapist- Fulltime - Brownsville, Texas

Join our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals who are focused on service excellence and providing top quality care!

At South Texas Rehabilitation Hospita we strive to attract, retain, develop, and empower our employees, supporting them in their professional growth with career advancement opportunities and a path to success within our organization.

We have a great Fulltime opportunity for an Occupational Therapist in Brownsville, Texas.

South Texas Rehabilitation Hospital in Brownsville, Texas provides high-quality inpatient rehabilitation services to patients across the South Texas region. Our hospital is devoted to restoring health and independence for individuals recovering from strokes, brain and spinal cord injuries, orthopedic injuries, and other serious conditions that benefit from intensive therapy. We offer a comprehensive range of rehabilitation programs – including neurological rehab, orthopedic rehab, and cardiac/pulmonary rehab – led by our compassionate team of specialists. At South Texas Rehabilitation Hospital, patients receive personalized one-on-one therapy, bilingual support (English and Spanish), and family education to ensure a smooth transition back to home. Joint Commission-accredited and recognized in the top tier of rehab facilities nationwide, we are proud to provide patient-centered care in a friendly environment, helping our patients achieve life-changing improvements.

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through "My Ernest Journey" and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is "You Spoke, We Listened". These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.

Benefits:

• PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
• Flexible and Health Saving account options available
• Dental and Vision coverage
• 401K with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Short-and-long term disability
• Competitive compensation

Wellness & Work Life balance:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives.
• Earned Time Off - Start accruing vacation time on start date.

Professional Growth:

• Clinical Career Ladder bonus program
• Therapy Preceptor bonus program
• Continuing education opportunities

What you bring:

• A passion for patient care, a team player, motivating and collaborating therapist to assist patients to reach the best outcome.
• Graduate Degree from an accredited program in Occupational Therapy.
• Current State Occupational Therapist License.
• Current CPR

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist required
• Basic Life Support/CPR card required
• One year of experience in the care of patients in rehabilitation hospital setting preferred.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
• Demonstrates competency in the provision of care according to established standards
• Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Responsibilities

Evaluates patients and helps them improve basic motor functions and reasoning abilities, but also compensate for permanent loss of function by teaching them to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments. These patients may have conditions that are mentally, physically, developmentally, or emotionally disabling. May also assist patients in selecting appropriate adaptive equipment and assistive devices. Integrates the hospital’s mission and "Guiding Principles" into daily practice.