Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

Job Overview

• Location: DeTar Healthcare System | Victoria, TX
• Employment Type: Full-Time (Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
• Coverage/Rotation: Inpatient setting with Saturday rotation coverage; cross-coverage float to Outpatient and Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) as needed.
• Experience Level: New Graduates Encouraged to Apply!

Why Join Our Team?

• Clinical Diversity: Gain well-rounded exposure across Acute Care, ICU, and Inpatient Rehabilitation (IRF) settings working with a diverse patient population.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work alongside a supportive, highly collaborative rehab team of physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, nurses, and physicians.
• Autonomy & Balance: Enjoy independence in managing your caseload and workflow, with dedicated documentation time built directly into productivity expectations.
• Paid Professional Development: Complimentary access to MedBridge for continuing education units (CEUs), home exercise program (HEP) generation, and patient education resources.
• Mentorship for New Grads: A supportive environment designed to help new clinicians build confidence and expand their clinical skill set.

Comprehensive Benefits & Compensation

• Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Financial Security: Competitive pay, 401(k) with employer match, life insurance, and disability coverage.
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Leave, Paid Holidays, and a dedicated Personal Day.
• Career Growth & Support: Tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment options, internal promotion pathways, and relocation assistance for eligible candidates.

Position Summary

The Occupational Therapist (OT) evaluates, plans, and administers evidence-based therapeutic interventions to restore, rehabilitate, and enhance functional independence in pediatric and adult populations as prescribed by a referring physician. In this role, you will establish patient-centered goals, reassess functional progress, collaborate with multi-disciplinary care teams, and empower patients to return to daily living and work activities.

Essential Functions

• Evaluations & Care Planning: Conduct thorough clinical evaluations assessing physical, cognitive, and psychosocial needs across diverse care settings; establish realistic, measurable, patient-centered goals.
• Therapeutic Interventions: Deliver safe and effective treatments—including ADL/IADL training, therapeutic exercise, adaptive equipment prescription, splinting, and cognitive retraining.
• Continuity of Care: Maintain detailed, standardized care plans that enable seamless treatment delivery by covering OTs or Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs).
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Reassess patient progress regularly, modifying treatment plans as appropriate, and communicate updates to attending physicians, nurses, case managers, and rehabilitation colleagues.
• Documentation & Compliance: Complete accurate, timely EMR documentation and billing codes reflecting services delivered in full compliance with hospital and regulatory guidelines.
• Mentorship & Leadership: Assist with the orientation, training, and clinical supervision of students and newly hired staff members as requested.
• Safety & Environment: Maintain clean, safe treatment areas and ensure therapeutic equipment is properly calibrated and sanitized.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Education: Graduate of an ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy program (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy) Required.
• Experience: 0–2 years of clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist (New graduates encouraged to apply). Prior hospital or acute inpatient/IRF experience preferred.

Licensures & Certifications

• State License: Current, active Occupational Therapist (OT) license in the State of Texas (or eligibility for licensure) Required.
• CPR/BLS: Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association Required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Clinical Knowledge: Strong foundation in occupational therapy theory, evaluation tools, and evidence-based clinical practices across pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations.
• Time Management: Strong organizational skills to manage caseload productivity, documentation schedules, and patient priorities effectively.
• Communication: Clear verbal and written skills to engage effectively with patients, family members, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems, documentation platforms, and continuing education platforms (MedBridge).

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Occupational Therapist (OT) license in the State of Texas (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $69,000 - $108,000