Outpatient Occupational Therapist — Sign-On Bonus & Relocation Help

Ardent; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $20,000

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Ardent is seeking a day shift, full-time Outpatient Therapy Occupational Therapist (OT) in Amarillo, TX. The OT will assess and treat patients to improve independence and function, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s or Master’s in OT, NBCOT certification, Texas state licensure, and BLS within 14 days. Sign-on bonus up to $20,000 and relocation assistance are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• NBCOT certification.
• State licensure to practice as an Occupational Therapist.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Responsibilities

• The Occupational Therapist will assess, plan, and provide rehabilitative and therapeutic services to patients of all ages, focusing on helping individuals achieve greater independence in daily living and work activities, enhancing their overall quality of life.
• Evaluate patients' physical, cognitive, and emotional abilities using standardized assessments and clinical observation.
• Identify barriers to performing activities of daily living (ADLs) and establish goals for therapy.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s unique needs and goals.
• Utilize therapeutic techniques, exercises, and interventions to enhance patients’ functional abilities.
• Educate patients and their families on therapeutic strategies to improve function and maintain progress at home.

Skills

Patient assessment

Treatment planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in OT

NBCOT Certification

State licensure to practice

BLS certification within 14 days

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Ardent is seeking a day shift, full-time Outpatient Therapy Occupational Therapist (OT) in Amarillo, TX. The OT will assess and treat patients to improve independence and function, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s or Master’s in OT, NBCOT certification, Texas state licensure, and BLS within 14 days. Sign-on bonus up to $20,000 and relocation assistance are available.