Occupational Therapist- PRN

Ernest Health, Inc.; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Ernest Health, Inc. is seeking a PRN Occupational Therapist for Arlington Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Arlington, Texas. The role supports inpatient rehabilitation, evaluates patients, and helps restore function through individualized treatment planning.

Requirements include OT licensure and BLS/CPR; prior rehabilitation hospital experience is preferred. This PRN position is on-site with flexible hours to support patient care needs.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist is required.
• Basic Life Support/CPR certification required.
• One year of rehabilitation hospital experience preferred.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Understanding of treatment costs and financial aspects of care.
• Competency in care according to established standards.
• Ability to apply age-appropriate standards (pediatric to geriatric).
• General computer skills (data entry, word processing, email, record management).
• Leadership and ability to delegate, organize, and educate staff.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and communication skills.
• Maintain confidentiality and collaborate professionally.
• Commitment to quality, safety, and infection control.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients and helps improve motor function and reasoning; teaches daily living tasks for independence.

Skills

OT licensure

BLS/CPR

Rehab experience

Clinical operations

Cost awareness

Care standards

Age-specific care

Computer skills

Leadership

Organization

Communication

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Infection control

Job description

Overview

Arlington Regional Rehabilitation Hospital- PRN- Arlington, Texas

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

At Arlington Regional Rehabilitation Hospital we strive to attract, retain, develop, and empower our employees, supporting them in their professional growth with career advancement opportunities and a path to success within our organization.

We have a great PRN opportunity for an Occupational Therapist in .

Arlington Regional Rehabilitation Hospital is a 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital serving Arlington and the greater Dallas-Fort Worth region. We provide specialized, intensive rehabilitation for patients recovering from serious illness, injury, surgery, and other complex medical conditions, with a focus on restoring function, independence, and quality of life.

Our interdisciplinary team combines physician-led care, rehabilitation nursing, advanced therapy services, and individualized treatment planning to help each patient achieve meaningful outcomes and successfully transition to the next level of care.

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.

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.