Occupational Therapist

Prime Healthcare; Pampa (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation bonus options

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick time, holidays

Bereavement leave, FMLA and otherLeave

401K options

Tuition reimbursement

Life, disability, and other insurance

Job summary

Prime Healthcare seeks an Occupational Therapist (OTR/OTR-L) for Pampa Regional Medical Center in Pampa, TX. The OT will evaluate and treat patients with physical, cognitive, or psychosocial impairments to restore independence in ADLs and support discharge planning within the care team.

New graduates are encouraged to apply; licensure or eligibility within 90 days is required. Relocation bonus options and full benefits are available at Prime Healthcare.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current state Occupational Therapy license.
• Current BCLS (AHA) certification.
• NBCOT (National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy) certification and OTAC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess Functional Abilities and use standardized assessments to determine independence and needs.
• Develop individualized treatment plans aligned with goals and discharge needs.
• Train patients in activities of daily living (ADLs) like dressing, grooming, bathing, eating and transferring.
• Recommend adaptive equipment and environmental modifications to enhance safety and independence.
• Educate patients and families on ongoing care, home modifications, and recovery expectations.

Skills

ADL training

Discharge planning

Patient assessment

Education

Bachelor or Master Degree in Occupational Therapy

Current state OT license

Current BCLS (AHA) certification

NBCOT/OTAC preferred

Tools

AOTA/OTAC preferred

Job description

Bonus Amount

$10,000

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Overview

Employment Type: Full Time

Shifts Available: Days

Hours: 8hr shifts – 8:00am – 4:30pm

Location: Pampa Regional Medical Center - Pampa, TX

We are seeking an Occupational Therapist, sometimes referred to as a Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR) or Occupational Therapist, Registered/Licensed (OTR/L). The Occupational Therapist (OT) will evaluate and treat patients with physical, cognitive, or psychosocial impairments to restore their ability to perform essential activities of daily living (ADLs), such as dressing, grooming, and eating. Utilizing customized interventions, adaptive equipment, and environmental modifications, they facilitate patient independence, support functional recovery, and contribute to discharge planning within the interdisciplinary care team.

Responsibilities

New graduates looking for the right hospital to grow their career as an Occupational Therapist are encouraged to apply. No experience is required (entry-level); candidates must be licensed or eligible to obtain licensure within 90 days.

• Assess Functional Abilities: use standardized assessments, patient interviews, and real-world task simulations to determine the patient's current level of independence and areas of need
• Develop Treatment Plans: create personalized treatment plans tailored to the patient’s condition, goals, and discharge needs
• Train in Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): guide patients in regaining the ability to perform basic ADLs such as bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, toileting, and transferring (e.g., from bed to chair)
• Recommend Adaptive Equipment: introduce and train patients to use tools that compensate for functional limitations
• Environmental Modifications: Suggest changes to the home or hospital room setup to improve safety and accessibility
• Educate Patients and Families: train family members or caregivers on how to assist properly without increasing the patient’s dependency, and provide guidance for ongoing care at home or in a rehab facility

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current state Occupational Therapy certification/license
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate
• National Board for Certification Occupational Therapy certification, AOTA and OTAC preferred

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Relocation bonus options
• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights:https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf