Per Diem Occupational Therapist – Rehab Care

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

Job summary

Ernest Health, Inc. seeks an Occupational Therapist for per diem coverage at Weslaco Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Weslaco, TX. The role focuses on inpatient rehabilitation with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.

Requirements include current OT licensure, BLS/CPR, and a degree in OT; experience in rehab settings is preferred. Per diem position offers weekday and weekend hours with a patient-centered care approach.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients and helps them improve basic motor functions and reasoning abilities, and teaches them to perform tasks in daily living and work environments.
• Integrates the hospital’s mission and guiding principles into daily practice and collaborates with team to ensure patient safety and quality care.

Skills

OT licensure

BLS/CPR

1 year rehab experience

Education

Master's in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Ernest Health, Inc. seeks an Occupational Therapist for per diem coverage at Weslaco Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Weslaco, TX. The role focuses on inpatient rehabilitation with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.

Requirements include current OT licensure, BLS/CPR, and a degree in OT; experience in rehab settings is preferred. Per diem position offers weekday and weekend hours with a patient-centered care approach.