Occupational Therapist

We are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist on behalf of Hereford Regional Medical Center

About Hereford Regional Medical Center
Hereford Regional Medical Center is a community-centered healthcare organization serving Hereford and the surrounding region. Our rehabilitation team provides high-quality therapy services across outpatient, inpatient, and swing bed settings. As a rural healthcare facility, we take pride in building strong relationships with our patients and delivering personalized care to a close-knit community.
We serve a diverse patient population, including a large number of Spanish-speaking patients, making cultural awareness and effective communication essential components of our care model.

Summary Description
The Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluating, planning, and administering occupational therapy treatments designed to help patients achieve maximum independence, improve functional performance, and enhance quality of life. This position works with patients across multiple settings, including outpatient rehabilitation, acute inpatient care, and swing bed services.
The ideal candidate is a compassionate clinician who enjoys working in a rural healthcare environment, values strong patient relationships, and thrives in a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

Schedule

• Full-time position
• 45-minute treatment sessions
• Daily patient schedule from 8:15 AM to 4:45 PM
• 1-hour lunch break
• Occasional weekend rotation coverage for inpatient and swing bed patients

Location: Hereford, TX
Job Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations and reassessments.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs, goals, and physician orders.
• Deliver evidence-based occupational therapy interventions to improve functional independence and quality of life.
• Treat patients with a variety of orthopedic, neurological, post-surgical, developmental, and medically complex conditions.
• Educate patients and caregivers regarding functional strategies, home programs, adaptive equipment, and safety recommendations.
• Document evaluations, treatments, progress notes, and discharge summaries accurately and timely.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, therapy colleagues, case management, and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in discharge planning and care coordination activities.
• Monitor and assist with therapy authorization timelines to support uninterrupted patient care and treatment scheduling.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and organizational standards of practice.
• Contribute positively to departmental quality improvement initiatives and team development.

Job Requirements:

• Required
  • Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
  • Current Texas Occupational Therapist license or eligibility for licensure.
  • Current BLS certification or willingness to obtain upon hire.
  • Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and documentation skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Preferred
  • Experience in outpatient rehabilitation, acute care, swing bed, or rural healthcare settings.
  • Experience working with geriatric, orthopedic, neurological, and post-operative patient populations.
  • Spanish language proficiency or the ability to effectively work with interpreters when caring for Spanish-speaking patients.
  • Familiarity with insurance authorization processes and managed care requirements.

Technology & Documentation
Therapists utilize:

• NetHealth for outpatient therapy documentation
• Cerner for inpatient and swing bed documentation

Why Join the Hereford Team?
Meaningful Community Impact
Practice in a close-knit rural community where therapists build lasting relationships with patients and families and have a direct impact on community health outcomes.
Diverse Clinical Experience
Work across outpatient, inpatient, and swing bed settings while treating a broad range of diagnoses and patient populations.
Supportive Team Environment
Collaborate with an experienced interdisciplinary team committed to delivering exceptional patient care.
Growing and Diverse Patient Population
Serve a culturally diverse community, including a significant Spanish-speaking population, while developing skills that enhance patient engagement and outcomes.