Occupational Therapist PRN

Community Health Systems; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. seeks an Occupational Therapist for a part-time position. You will evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, and provide therapeutic interventions in a hospital or rehabilitation setting. Documentation, progress reassessment, and team collaboration are essential.

Candidates should have a Master’s Degree and 0–2 years of clinical OT experience, with a preference for hospital or rehab facility exposure. Emphasis on patient privacy, ethics, and EMR proficiency.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist required.
• Experience working in a hospital or rehabilitation facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive OT evaluations and document findings clearly.
• Develop individualized, measurable treatment plans.
• Provide safe therapy interventions and patient education.
• Regularly reassess progress and update plans as needed.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care team to optimize outcomes.
• Mentor and orient new staff and students; ensure billing accuracy.

Skills

OT knowledge

Evaluation

Treatment planning

Team collaboration

Time management

Mentoring

EMR proficiency

Privacy & compliance

Education

Master’s Degree

Job description

Job Summary

The Occupational Therapist evaluates, plans, and administers therapeutic interventions to enhance patients' ability to perform daily living and work activities in children and adults, as prescribed by a referring physician. This role involves establishing patient-centered treatment goals, reassessing progress regularly, and maintaining thorough documentation.

Essential Functions

• Conducts comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations to determine patients' physical, cognitive, and emotional needs and documents findings accurately and thoroughly across diverse patient populations.
• Develops individualized treatment plans that outline measurable goals and effective interventions, ensuring plans are well-documented and can be executed by other occupational therapists or occupational therapy assistants.
• Provides safe and effective treatment interventions, including therapeutic exercises, adaptive equipment training, and patient education, with appropriate documentation for each session.
• Regularly reassesses patient progress, updating treatment plans as needed, and communicates changes to the care team and referring physician.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team, including physicians, nurses, and other rehabilitation professionals, to enhance patient outcomes and ensure a coordinated approach to care.
• Demonstrates competency in administering treatment to a wide range of patient populations, adjusting techniques and interventions to meet age-specific and condition-specific needs.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized environment for patients and staff, ensuring proper use and maintenance of all therapeutic equipment.
• Provides mentoring and orientation for new staff members and occupational therapy students, fostering professional growth and adherence to best practices.
• Ensures accurate and timely billing documentation that reflects services provided and complies with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist required
• Experience working in a hospital or rehabilitation facility preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of occupational therapy principles, practices, and evidence-based interventions.
• Proficiency in conducting evaluations and developing individualized treatment plans.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks and maximize productivity.
• Ability to mentor and train students or new staff members in occupational therapy practices.
• Commitment to maintaining patient privacy and adhering to all ethical and regulatory standards.
• Proficiency in using electronic medical records (EMR) systems for documentation and reporting.

Licenses and Certifications

• OT - Occupational Therapist – Registered license in the state of employment required
• BLS - Basic Life Support required

Job Info

• Job Identification 169744
• Job Category Allied Health
• Posting Date 11/11/2026, 10:04 PM
• Degree Level Master’s Degree
• Job Schedule Part time
• Job Shift Day