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Occupational Therapist (OT) PRN

Lifepoint Health

#CPR Certification #Patient Care #Occupational Therapy #Lifepoint Health #Brain Injury #Adaptive Equipment #Inpatient Rehab #Spinal Cord Injury #Neurological Conditions

Quick overview

The Occupational Therapist evaluates patients and develops individualized treatment plans to improve functional independence and daily living skills. They collaborate with healthcare professionals and families while documenting patient progress and educating caregivers on adaptive equipment.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited occupational therapy program with a current license to practice and CPR certification. Experience in inpatient rehabilitation is preferred.

postgraduate degreeInterpersonal SkillsCare PlanningRegulatory CompliancePatient EducationTreatment PlanningDaily Living SkillsClinical DocumentationPatient EvaluationTherapeutic InterventionAdaptive Techniques

Job description

Title: Occupational Therapist (OT)

Job Type: PRN

Your experience matters!

At Central Texas Rehabilitation Hospital, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person.

Central Texas Rehabilitation Hospital is a 50-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation facility located at 700 W 45th Street in Austin, Texas. It’s designed to help individuals recover from serious injuries or illnesses that have significantly impacted their ability to function independently.

Here’s what makes it stand out

Specialized
Rehabilitation
Programs: Tailored care for patients recovering from stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation, orthopedic trauma, and other neurological or complex conditions.
Intensive
Therapy
Model: Patients typically receive at least three hours of physical, occupational, and/or speech therapy per day, five days a week, under the supervision of a rehabilitation physician.
State-of-the-Art
Facility: Offers modern therapy equipment, private rooms, and a dedicated team focused on maximizing recovery and quality of life.
24/7
Medical
Support: Around-the-clock nursing and physician oversight ensure continuous care and safety throughout the rehabilitation process.

As a PRN Occupational Therapist (OT) 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.

How you’ll contribute

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluating patients and developing treatment plans that promote the ability to perform daily activities and improve functional independence.

Essential Functions
Evaluate patient conditions and develop individualized treatment plans.
Provide therapeutic interventions to enhance patients’ daily living skills.
Document treatment sessions and patient progress accurately and timely.
Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and families on care planning.
Educate patients and caregivers on adaptive techniques and equipment.
Maintain compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

Strong interpersonal and documentation skills required.
Familiarity with rehab documentation systems preferred.

Qualifications

and requirements:
Education: Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program.
Experience: Experience in inpatient rehab preferred.
License: Current license to practice occupational therapy.
Certifications: CPR certification required.

About us Central Texas Rehabilitation Hospital is located in Austin, TX, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

“Central Texas Rehabilitation Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Central Texas Rehabilitation Hospital 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.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life.
We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.