Occupational Therapist- Cornerstone

Methodist-Retirement-Communities; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MRC Cornerstone in Texarkana, TX is seeking a compassionate Occupational Therapist to help older adults maintain independence, safety, and quality of life through personalized therapy that respects each resident’s routines and goals.

You will assess functional abilities, develop measurable plans, select appropriate activities, and educate residents, families, and teammates to promote carryover and safety in daily living and instrumental activities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program.
• Current, unrestricted Occupational Therapist license in the state of Texas.
• Passion for serving older adults with independence.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents’ functional abilities, daily routines, environment, and barriers to independence.
• Develop individualized plans of care with functional, measurable short- and long-term goals.
• Select and adapt treatment models, activities, and interventions based on each resident’s needs and abilities.
• Support safe participation in activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living.
• Teach new approaches to tasks and break complex activities into achievable steps.
• Recommend environmental modifications, adaptive equipment, and assistive devices, and provide training in their use.
• Educate residents, families, caregivers, and team members to promote carryover and safety.
• Track progress, adjust treatment as needed, and complete clinical documentation accurately and on time.

Skills

Empathy for older adults

Creative problem solving

Time management

Clear communication

Clinical judgment

Adaptability

Education

Accredited Occupational Therapy program

Job description

MRC Cornerstone is seeking a compassionate Occupational Therapist to help older adults preserve independence, safety, and quality of life. You will design practical, individualized therapy that supports the routines, roles, and activities each resident values most.What You’ll DoEvaluate each resident’s functional abilities, daily routines, environment, and barriers to independence.Develop individualized plans of care with functional, measurable short- and long-term goals.Select and adapt treatment models, activities, and interventions based on each resident’s needs and abilities.Support safe participation in activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living.Teach new approaches to tasks and break complex activities into achievable steps.Recommend environmental modifications, adaptive equipment, and assistive devices, and provide training in their use.Educate residents, families, caregivers, and team members to promote carryover and safety.Track progress, adjust treatment as needed, and complete clinical documentation accurately and on time.Our Ideal CandidateA genuine love for serving older adults and helping them retain choice, purpose, and independence.Creative problem-solving and the ability to adapt activities to different strengths and limitations.Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and time-management skills.Clear, compassionate communication and a supportive teaching style.Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program.Current, unrestricted Occupational Therapist license in the state of Texas.Why MRC?MRC is a nonprofit, faith-based organization that has served Texas seniors since 1962. Here, success is measured in moments that matter: a resident regaining a skill, a family feeling supported, or a teammate knowing their work made a real difference. We are guided by our ICARE values of Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. If you want to bring your clinical expertise to work with purpose, connection, and heart, we would love to meet you.