Occupational Therapist

Pampa Regional Medical Center; Pampa (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus $10,000

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick time & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employer 401K options

Life & disability insurance

Relocation options

Job summary

Pampa Regional Medical Center in Pampa, TX seeks an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients with physical, cognitive, or psychosocial impairments to restore ADL independence. Flexible 8-hour day shifts, no weekends, with a $10,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.

Licensed or eligible to obtain licensure within 90 days; new graduates welcome to apply as part of Prime Healthcare network. Full benefits offered through Prime Healthcare. Quotas apply during interview process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• Current state OT license or eligibility to obtain licensure.
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate required.
• NBCOT certification preferred (AOTA/OTAC considered).

Responsibilities

• Assess functional abilities and determine patient independence.
• Develop personalized treatment plans for patient goals and discharge needs.
• Train in activities of daily living (ADLs) to regain independence.
• Recommend adaptive equipment for functional limitations.
• Suggest environmental modifications to improve safety and accessibility.
• Educate patients and families for ongoing care at home or rehab facility.

Education

Bachelor or Master Degree in Occupational Therapy

Current state Occupational Therapy certification/license

Current BCLS (AHA) certificate

National Board for Certification Occupational Therapy certification

Job description

Bonus Information

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

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 (No Weekends)

Hours: 8hr shifts – 8:00am – 4:00pm

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; 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, and 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