Occupational Therapist - Per Diem

Ernest-Health; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ernest Health's Laredo Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide per diem coverage in our inpatient rehabilitation setting. You will evaluate patients, advance functional skills, and help clients adapt daily activities for independence. The role emphasizes compassionate, bilingual care within a multidisciplinary team.

The position requires an active OT license, BLS/CPR, and experience in a rehabilitation hospital. Weekend availability is possible as part of coverage.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist required.
• Basic Life Support/CPR card required.
• One year of experience in rehabilitation hospital settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients and helps them improve basic motor functions and reasoning abilities.
• Teaches patients to perform tasks in daily living and working environments to compensate for permanent loss of function.
• Assists patients in selecting adaptive equipment and integrates hospital mission into daily practice.

Education

Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT)

Job description

Overview

Occupational Therapist - Per Diem - Laredo,Texas

Join our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals who are focused on service excellence and providing top quality care!

Laredo Rehabilitation Hospital in Laredo, Texas is a full-service inpatient rehabilitation hospital committed to helping patients in South Texas recover and thrive after serious injuries or illnesses. Our hospital provides intensive rehabilitation programs for stroke patients, brain and spinal cord injuries, orthopedic injuries, and other complex conditions, all under the guidance of our skilled multidisciplinary team.

We pride ourselves on offering personalized care – our physical, occupational, and speech therapists tailor each treatment plan to the patient’s unique needs and cultural background, reflecting the community we serve. With modern facilities and a caring bilingual staff, we ensure patients, and their families feel supported and informed throughout the recovery journey.

Accredited by The Joint Commission and consistently rated among top rehab providers, Laredo Rehabilitation Hospital is dedicated to restoring independence and improving quality of life for our patients.

Weekday and Weekend hours available.

What you bring:

A passion for patient care, a team player, motivating and collaborating therapist to assist patients to reach the best outcome.

Graduate Degree from an accredited program in Occupational Therapy.

Current State Occupational Therapist License.

Current CPR

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus on enhancing the employees’ work experience, recognizing, and celebrating achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist required
• Basic Life Support/CPR card required
• One year of experience in the care of patients in rehabilitation hospital setting preferred.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
• Demonstrates competency in the provision of care according to established standards
• Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Responsibilities

Evaluates patients and helps them improve basic motor functions and reasoning abilities, but also compensate for permanent loss of function by teaching them to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments. These patients may have conditions that are mentally, physically, developmentally, or emotionally disabling. May also assist patients in selecting appropriate adaptive equipment and assistive devices. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.