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Occupational Therapist
Waco, TX
Inpatient Rehabilitation Occupational Therapist
Position Overview
The facility seeks an experienced Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients with physical, emotional, and cognitive deficits in a dedicated inpatient rehabilitation unit. You will design and implement individualized care plans, monitor patient progress, and educate patients and families on recovery strategies and adaptive techniques.
Schedule & Assignment
- Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Guaranteed Hours: 40 per week
- Weekend Requirement: One weekend per month
- On-Call: None
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients and develop person-centered rehabilitation plans
- Implement and modify treatment interventions based on patient progress
- Document assessments and outcomes in the patient record
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members (PT, nursing, social work, case management)
- Educate patients and families on adaptive strategies and discharge planning
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (OT programs)
- Current Occupational Therapist license (Texas)
- Current NBCOT certification
- Professional driver's license/state ID
- Standard health screening requirements: MMR, Hepatitis B, Influenza, Varicella, Tdap, TB screening (2-step PPD or IGRA), and fit test
Location
Waco, TX