Occupational Therapist (OT), Acute Rehabilitation

Facility Name : Hays Medical Center ARU

Position: Occupational Therapist (OT) 

Shift:  FT Days 4 days 10 hours or 5 days 8 hours

Schedule: 40 hours weekly, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Sign on Bonus: $20,000

Relocation Bonus: $10,000

Your experience matters 

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of  Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Physical Therapist (PT) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team: 

Hays Medical Center is a private, not-for-profit, 200+ bed hospital and the region's only tertiary care center. Our commitment has earned national recognition, including being named a Top 20 Rural and Community Hospital by the NRHA, receiving Healthgrades' Outstanding Patient Experience Award, being recognized by Vizient as a Top Performer in Complex Care, and earning a five-star rating in the 2024 CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings. These honors reflect the excellence and dedication of every HaysMed Associate. Our ARU Unit is an 11-bed unit. This is a fast paced yet fun environment with endless opportunities to learn and grow!

What we're looking for:  We are looking for a dynamic Occupational Therapist who is passionate about helping others and is a team player!

What you will do in this role:

· Develop a specialized treatment plan to help him/her achieve as much as possible in regaining his/her well-being through exercise and/or use of prosthetic and orthotic devices. You and your staff will play an important role in his/her recovery

· Communicate patient progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; instruct patient's family or nursing staff in follow-through programs

· Document patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements

· Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition

· Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the standards of the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standards and applicable state/federal laws

· Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

· Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program

· Current and unrestricted Occupational Therapy license in the state where services are rendered

· Current CPR certification

· Strong organizational and communication skills

· Accepting new Grads

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: 

• Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.

• Financial Protection & PTO :  Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

• Financial & Career Growth :  Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

• Employee Well-being :  Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

• Professional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

EEOC Statement

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.