Occupational Therapist - Per Diem

Ernest Health, Inc.; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO & HD Medical Plan

401K with employer match

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Short/long-term disability

Competitive compensation

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program

Earned Time Off

Career ladder bonuses

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

Trustpoint Rehabilitation Hospital in Lubbock, TX is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our inpatient rehabilitation team. You will evaluate patients, promote independence, and support pediatric as well as adult rehabilitative care in a multidisciplinary setting.

The role emphasizes clinical excellence, compassionate patient interaction, and adherence to our mission and guiding principles within a busy rehab hospital.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist is required.
• BLS/CPR certification required.
• One year of rehabilitation hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and help improve basic motor functions and reasoning abilities.
• Teach daily living tasks and assistive devices to compensate for limitations.
• Integrate the hospital’s mission and guiding principles into daily practice.

Skills

Licensed Occupational Therapist

CPR/BLS Certified

Rehabilitation hospital experience

Education

Graduate degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Join our Team!!!

Trustpoint Rehabilitation Hospital is a premier inpatient facility specializing in the treatment of stroke, brain and spinal cord injuries, orthopedic trauma, and other complex medical conditions. We are proud to be one of the few rehabilitation hospitals in the region that also provides care for pediatric patients, offering specialized services tailored to the unique needs of children and their families. Our mission is to provide compassionate, individualized care that empowers patients—of all ages—to regain independence and achieve their best outcomes.

About Trustpoint Rehabilitation Hospital of Lubbock

Located at 4302 Princeton Street in Lubbock, TX, Trustpoint is a 93-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital specializing in adult and pediatric care. We are proud to be ranked in the Top 10% nationally for rehabilitative care and have earned The Joint Commission's Brain Injury, Stroke, and Spinal Cord Rehabilitation Certification.

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees' work experience, recognize, and celebrate 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.

Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.

Benefits:

• PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options


• Flexible and Health Saving account options available


• Dental and Vision coverage


• 401K with employer matching


• Life insurance


• Short-and-long term disability


• Competitive compensation

Wellness & Work Life balance:

• Employee Assistance Program


• Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives.


• Earned Time Off - Start accruing vacation time on start date.

Professional Growth:

• Clinical Career Ladder bonus program


• Therapy Preceptor bonus program


• Continuing education opportunities

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

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.