Occupational Therapist / OT

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Occupational Therapist (OT) in Harker Heights, TX.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuitionassistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• Seton Medical Center Harker Heights is an 83-bed acute care hospital offering services such as Cardiology, Emergency Services and a Level IV Trauma Designated ER, General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Total Joint Replacement, Gastroenterology, Diagnostic Services and more.

Responsibilities

• The Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients with physical, emotional, cognitive, and/or psychosocial deficits.
• Assesses patient's ability to safely and effectively perform independent living skills.
• Designs and implements the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment, using appropriate modalities.
• Documents findings of patient progress and monitors and modifies the plan of care as needed, seeking consultation as necessary.
• Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits.
• Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs.
• Oversees the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians according to established regulations and practice standards.
• Maintains accurate and timely medical records, daily charges and personnel in-service attendance records.
• Maintains a proactive involvement in the performance improvement process as it relates to departmental, site and network functions.
• Practices in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's and/or doctoral degree preferred.
• Certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
• Licensed by the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners (TBOTE).

• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Two (2) years of experience.