Therapist Occupational PRN

Baylor Scott & White Health; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits

401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match

Tuition reimbursement

PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Job summary

A leading health care provider located in Texas seeks an Occupational Therapist PRN. This entry-level role involves planning and delivering therapy services to patients, including evaluations and treatment planning. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with patients and healthcare teams. The position offers full-time employment with immediate benefits, such as health and welfare coverage and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Must possess excellent interpersonal relationship skills including oral and written communication.
• Competency in assigned areas as specified for each clinician is required.
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and leadership skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, treat, and monitor patients; modify therapy program and goals.
• Perform thorough clinical documentation in a timely manner.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the medical care team.
• Clinical supervision: supervise support staff, students and volunteers.
• Professional development: advance clinical skills through education and literature review; implement evidence-based practice.

Skills

Interpersonal relation skills

Communication

Detail orientation

Multitasking

Documentation

Education

Master’s or bachelor’s degree with 2 years experience

Two years of related work experience

Tools

Standard rehabilitation equipment

Job description

Job Summary

The Occupational Therapist PRN plans, organizes, and provides professional services in restorative, functional and preventative therapeutic programs to patients. Clinical practice includes evaluation and occupational therapy treatment planning to facilitate rehabilitation of the mentally, physically or emotionally handicapped. Works closely with patients and family to establish and meet treatment goals.

Essential Functions of the Role

• Patient care: evaluate, treat and monitor patients; modify therapy program and goals.
• Administrative duties: perform thorough clinical documentation in a timely manner; enter charges accurately.
• Communication: communicate effectively with patients and families, departmental coworkers, and members of the medical care team; provide education to patients, family and staff.
• Clinical supervision: supervise support staff, students and volunteers.
• Professional development: advance clinical skills through ongoing education, literature review and implementation of evidence based practice; share knowledge to develop the clinical skills of colleagues; adhere to organizational, national, and state regulatory guidelines.
• Organizational focus: maintain awareness of system goals; align individual goals and work activities to support or impact the system goals.

Key Success Factors

• Must possess excellent interpersonal relation skills including oral and written communication.
• Must demonstrate competency in assigned areas as specified for each clinician.
• Exhibits strong interpersonal, teamwork and leadership skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and coworkers.
• Possesses proficient computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems and standard rehabilitation equipment.
• High attention to detail in fast paced and dynamic environment.
• Ability to multitask effectively while maintaining a high level of productivity.

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits.
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1.

Qualifications

• Education: master’s or bachelor’s degree with additional two years of work experience above the minimum qualification.
• Experience: less than one year of experience.
• Certification/License/Registration: Occupational Therapist (OT); Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care