Occupational Therapist (OT) PRN

Lifepoint Health®; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple Rehabilitation Hospital in Temple, TX is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our inpatient rehab team. The role centers on evaluating patients, designing treatment plans, and providing daily therapy to promote independence.

You will collaborate with physicians, families, and staff to ensure safe, effective care and educating patients on adaptive techniques. This PRN position emphasizes compassionate service in a modern facility.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program.
• Current OT license to practice.
• CPR certification required.
• Experience in inpatient rehab preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient conditions and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide therapeutic interventions to enhance patients' daily living skills.
• Document treatment sessions and patient progress timely.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and families on care planning.
• Educate patients and caregivers on adaptive techniques and equipment.
• Maintain compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Documentation skills

Inpatient rehab experience

Education

Accredited OT program graduate

Tools

Rehab documentation systems

Job description

Your experience matters!

Title: Occupational Therapist (OT)

Job Type: PRN

Your experience matters! At Temple Rehabilitation Hospital, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person.

Temple Rehabilitation Hospital is a 36-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation facility located at 23621 SE H.K. Dodgen Loop in Temple, Texas. It's designed to help individuals recover from serious injuries or illnesses that have significantly impacted their ability to function independently.

• Specialized Rehabilitation Programs: Tailored care for patients recovering from stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation, orthopedic trauma, and other neurological or complex conditions.
• Intensive Therapy Model: Patients receive at least three hours of physical, occupational, and/or speech therapy per day, five days a week, under the supervision of a rehabilitation physician.
• State‑of‑the‑Art Facility: Offers modern therapy equipment and private rooms to support a comfortable and focused recovery environment.

As a Occupational Therapist (OT), joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How You'll Contribute

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluating patients and developing treatment plans that promote the ability to perform daily activities and improve functional independence.

Essential Functions

• Evaluate patient conditions and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide therapeutic interventions to enhance patients' daily living skills.
• Document treatment sessions and patient progress accurately and timely.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and families on care planning.
• Educate patients and caregivers on adaptive techniques and equipment.
• Maintain compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

• Strong interpersonal and documentation skills required.
• Familiarity with rehab documentation systems preferred.

Qualifications And Requirements

• Education: Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program.
• Experience: Experience in inpatient rehab preferred.
• License: Current license to practice occupational therapy.
• Certifications: CPR certification required.

About Us

Temple Rehabilitation Hospital is located in Temple, TX, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

"Temple Rehabilitation Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Temple Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community‑based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post‑acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.