Occupational Therapist (OT) - PRN

ClearSky Health; Waxahachie (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

401k Matching

Professional Development Opportunities

Health and Wellness Programs

Career Advancement

Inclusive and Supportive Culture

Work Life Balance

Employee Recognition Program

Job summary

ClearSky Health in Waxahachie, TX is seeking a PRN Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation hospital team. You will evaluate patients, develop plans of care, and facilitate discharge planning while coordinating with an interdisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered care.

The role emphasizes safety, adherence to infection control, and adapting to educational and cultural needs. Two years of OT experience and current Texas licensure are preferred for consideration.

Qualifications

• Two years of direct OT patient care experience preferred.
• Experience in rehabilitation hospital setting preferred.
• Active state licensure as an Occupational Therapist and BLS/CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and establish plan of care and goals.
• Develop discharge plans and coordinate with interdisciplinary team.
• Provide safe care with infection control and adapt equipment as needed.
• Assist patients with daily living activities and therapeutic tasks.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary coordination

Education

Texas OT license

Job description

Our hospital provides high-quality care that transforms the lives of those living with disabling injuries and illnesses. We distinguish ourselves through our commitment to excellence, to our patients, to our employees, and to the communities we serve.

Are you a dedicated and compassionate clinician seeking a fulfilling career where you can make a real difference in people's lives? Look no further! Our state-of-the-art rehabilitation hospital in Waxahachie, TX is looking for a PRN Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic and thriving healthcare organization committed to providing exceptional patient-centered care, and we want YOU to be a vital part of our team.

What We Offer

Your Path to a Rewarding Career Starts Here!

• Competitive Compensation
• 401k Matching
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Career Advancement
• Inclusive and Supportive Culture
• Work Life Balance
• Employee Recognition Program

Our dedicated and patient focused Occupational Therapists are responsible for evaluating patients and helping them improve basic motor function and reasoning abilities and compensate for permanent loss of function by teaching them to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments. Also assist patients in selecting appropriate adaptive equipment and assistive devices when necessary. This position fulfills these responsibilities while integrating company values into daily practice. This role is PRN and will work Day shifts as needed.

Job Duties

• Performs patient assessment and establishes plan of care and treatment goals, then assesses the effectiveness of treatment and modifies treatment when appropriate keeping in mind the educational and cultural needs of the patient, family, caregiver, or significant other and communicates accordingly to achieve maximum benefit of care.
• Prepares plans for discharge.
• Coordinates with interdisciplinary team on patient needs, treatment modifications, and progress; applying appropriate standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for patients.
• Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Assesses the risks for safety and implements appropriate precautions.
• Complies with appropriate and approved safety and Infection Control standards.
• May be required to work during inclement weather and other staffing emergencies.

Requirements for Consideration

• Two years’ direct patient occupational therapy care and treatment experience preferred.
• Experience in rehabilitation hospital setting preferred, we welcome recent graduates to apply.
• Current state licensure as an Occupational Therapist in good standing is required.
• Basic Life Support/CPR certification required.

Physical Requirements

• A significant amount of standing, walking, bending, squatting, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling, often for prolonged periods of time.
• Both gross and precise motor functions.
• Lifting/exerting of up to 50 lbs.
• Possible exposure to bodily fluids.
• Visual acuity required for patient assessment and documentation of care.
• Acute hearing required for accurate patient assessment.
• Sufficient manual dexterity to operate equipment and computer keyboard.

We value our employee’s skills, talents and input. We believe in maintaining hospital environments where employees are valued, treated with dignity, respected, provided educational and training opportunities recognized and rewarded. These values are included in our competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits.

#INDWAX Authentic. Inspiring. Transformative.

ClearSky Health and our affiliated Hospitals provide high-quality care that transforms the lives of those living with disabling injuries and illnesses. We distinguish ourselves through our commitment to excellence, to our patients, to our employees, and to the communities we serve. We value our employees’ skills, talents, and input. We believe in maintaining hospital environments where employees are: Valued Treated with dignity Respected Provided educational and training opportunities Recognized Rewarded ClearSky Health has plans to open a medical rehabilitation hospital at the location listed below.