Occupational Therapist PRN IP

Corpus Christi Medical Center; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education assistance

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Corpus Christi is seeking an Occupational Therapist PRN to deliver therapy aimed at helping patients regain independence after illness or injury. The ideal candidate will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, monitor patient progress, and provide education to families. Qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy, a Texas OT license, and at least 1-2 years of rehab experience. This role requires commitment to patient care and the ability to work occasional weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited OT program is required.
• Licensed (OT) Occupational Therapist in Texas is required.
• A minimum of 1-2 years working in a rehab setting required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating each patient’s functional abilities and needs.
• Delivering skilled evidence-based interventions.
• Monitoring patient progress and adjusting plans as needed.
• Educating patients and families throughout recovery.
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary partners.
• Providing guidance to therapy assistants or students.

Skills

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Occupational Therapy

Patient Evaluation

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Documenting Patient Progress

Education

Bachelors Degree in Occupational Therapy

Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy (preferred)

Job description

Introduction

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as an Occupational Therapist PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Corpus Christi Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

Job Summary And Qualifications

Occupational Therapists play a vital role in helping patients regain independence, confidence, and quality of life after illness or injury. Guided by our mission to care for and improve human life, you will deliver compassionate, evidence‑based therapy tailored to each patient’s unique goals and capabilities. Working closely with physicians and an interdisciplinary care team, you will evaluate needs, develop individualized care plans, and provide hands‑on treatment that supports recovery through every stage of healing. With access to advanced clinical resources, professional growth opportunities, and a culture grounded in purpose, you’ll have the resources and support to grow your expertise while improving more lives in more ways.

Your role will include

• Evaluating each patient’s functional abilities and needs, then developing individualized therapy plans in coordination with physicians and the care team.
• Delivering skilled, evidence‑based interventions that promote healing, independence, and quality of life through purposeful, compassionate care.
• Monitoring patient progress, adjusting plans as needed, and ensuring thorough, timely documentation that reflects quality outcomes.
• Educating patients and families to build understanding, confidence, and engagement throughout recovery and beyond.
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary partners to ensure seamless transitions of care, safe environments, and exceptional patient experiences.
• Leading by example—providing guidance to therapy assistants or students and upholding HCA Healthcare’s mission, values, and commitment to excellence.

What qualifications you will need

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• A minimum of a Bachelors Degree from an accredited OT program is required, Masters degree preferred
• Licensed (OT) Occupational Therapist in the state of Texas is required
• A minimum of 1‑2 years working in a rehab setting required
• Must be able to pick up a minimum of 2 weekend shifts per month, to include occasional holidays

Corpus Christi Medical Center is a 630+ bed healthcare system of hospitals in Corpus Christi and the surrounding Coastal Bend community. Bay Area is our full-service acute care hospital and offers state‑of‑the‑art cardiovascular services, bariatric, GYN and robotic surgery. The Women’s Center at Bay Area, with its NICU Unit, is also the home of our graduate medical education program. Doctors Regional is our acute care hospital, with a 24‑hour emergency department, cardiac catheterization labs, orthopedic and surgical services, and inpatient rehabilitation. The Heart Hospital offers complete diagnostics, treatment, surgery and rehabilitation for cardiac patients. Northwest Regional/Northwest Behavior Health Center provides emergency medical services, laboratory, imaging services and outpatient behavioral health services. Bayview Behavioral Hospital provides inpatient and outpatient short‑term treatment for psychiatric patients ages 12 years and older, as well as substance abuse treatment. Northshore Emergency Center is a full-service 24‑7 emergency department in Portland that offers outpatient laboratory, imaging and occupational services. Radiation Oncology offers advanced technology for treating cancer with the latest and most specific radiation therapies available. Our programs focus on the needs of individual patients, while employing the latest techniques and research of 21st‑century medicine.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

“Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do.”- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Occupational Therapist PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.