Occupational Therapist Inpatient

Ascension Health; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

403(b) employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave and family benefits

Transportation benefits

Job summary

Ascension Health in Waco, TX is seeking an Occupational Therapist to design and implement patient-centered rehab plans in an Inpatient setting. You will assess functional abilities and develop individualized care plans to promote independence.

The role requires a TX OT license (or eligibility within 180 days) and BLS certification (or eligibility within 30 days). You will supervise rehab staff and educate patients and families on discharge planning and adaptive equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy (OT) required.
• Valid Texas OT license or eligibility within 180 days of hire.
• BLS Provider certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, or eligibility within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess individual living skills and daily function to design tailored care plans.
• Deliver targeted therapeutic treatments and continuously evaluate and modify interventions.
• Guide patients and families through education on adaptive equipment, ongoing care and discharge planning.
• Supervise certified occupational therapy assistants and support staff to ensure safe, high-quality care.

Skills

Care plan design

Therapy assessment

Patient education

Supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Waco, TX

• Facility: Ascension Providence

• Department: Inpatient Rehab

• Schedule: Day l Full-time

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How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Assess individual living skills and daily physical function to design tailored care plans that rebuild patient independence.

• Deliver targeted therapeutic treatments while continually evaluating, documenting and modifying interventions to ensure optimal recovery.

• Guide patients, families and caregivers through comprehensive education regarding adaptive equipment, ongoing care and discharge planning.

• Supervise certified occupational therapy assistants and support staff to ensure safe, compliant and high-quality patient care.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

• Bachelorâs degree in Occupational Therapy or higher.

• Valid Occupational Therapy (OT) license from the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners, or eligibility to obtain within 180 days of hire.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, or eligibility to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

Min Salary: 38.62

Max Salary 56.48