Occupational Therapist

Bonus Amount $10,000 Bonus Information Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process. Overview Employment Type: Full Time Shifts Available: Days  Hours: 8hr shifts – 8:00am – 4:30pm Location: Pampa Regional Medical Center - Pampa, TX We are seeking an Occupational Therapist, sometimes referred to as a Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR) or Occupational Therapist, Registered/Licensed (OTR/L). The Occupational Therapist (OT) will evaluate and treat patients with physical, cognitive, or psychosocial impairments to restore their ability to perform essential activities of daily living (ADLs), such as dressing, grooming, and eating. Utilizing customized interventions, adaptive equipment, and environmental modifications, they facilitate patient independence, support functional recovery, and contribute to discharge planning within the interdisciplinary care team. Responsibilities New graduates looking for the right hospital to grow their career as an Occupational Therapist are encouraged to apply. No experience is required (entry-level); candidates must be licensed or eligible to obtain licensure within 90 days.   Assess Functional Abilities: use standardized assessments, patient interviews, and real-world task simulations to determine the patient's current level of independence and areas of need Develop Treatment Plans: create personalized treatment plans tailored to the patient’s condition, goals, and discharge needs Train in Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): guide patients in regaining the ability to perform basic ADLs such as bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, toileting, and transferring (e.g., from bed to chair) Recommend Adaptive Equipment: introduce and train patients to use tools that compensate for functional limitations Environmental Modifications: Suggest changes to the home or hospital room setup to improve safety and accessibility Educate Patients and Families: train family members or caregivers on how to assist properly without increasing the patient’s dependency, and provide guidance for ongoing care at home or in a rehab facility Qualifications Bachelor or Master Degree in Occupational Therapy Current state Occupational Therapy certification/license Current BCLS (AHA) certificate National Board for Certification Occupational Therapy certification, AOTA and OTAC preferred  Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare: Relocation bonus options Health, dental, and vision insurance options Paid vacation, sick time and holidays Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options Employer 401K options Tuition reimbursement options Life, disability, and other insurance options Many other amazing benefits Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/ #LI-JJ3 #LI-TA1 Employment Status Full Time Shift Days Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights:  https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf