Occupational Therapist Per Diem

Overview

Occupational Therapist Per Diem

Join our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals who are focused on service excellence and providing top quality care!

Laredo Rehabilitation Hospital in Laredo, Texas is a full-service inpatient rehabilitation hospital committed to helping patients in South Texas recover and thrive after serious injuries or illnesses. Our hospital provides intensive rehabilitation programs for stroke patients, brain and spinal cord injuries, orthopedic injuries, and other complex conditions, all under the guidance of our skilled multidisciplinary team.

We pride ourselves on offering personalized care - our physical, occupational, and speech therapists tailor each treatment plan to the patient's unique needs and cultural background, reflecting the community we serve. With modern facilities and a caring bilingual staff, we ensure patients, and their families feel supported and informed throughout the recovery journey.

Accredited by The Joint Commission and consistently rated among top rehab providers, Laredo Rehabilitation Hospital is dedicated to restoring independence and improving quality of life for our patients.

Weekday and Weekend hours available.

What you bring :

A passion for patient care, a team player, motivating and collaborating therapist to assist patients to reach the best outcome.

Graduate Degree from an accredited program in Occupational Therapy.

Current State Occupational Therapist License.

Current CPR

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus on enhancing the employees' work experience, recognizing, and celebrating achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through "My Ernest Journey" and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is "You Spoke, We Listened". These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Qualifications

Required Skills :

• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist required
• Basic Life Support / CPR card required
• One year of experience in the care of patients in rehabilitation hospital setting preferred.

Additional Qualifications / Skills :

Responsibilities

Evaluates patients and helps them improve basic motor functions and reasoning abilities, but also compensate for permanent loss of function by teaching them to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments. These patients may have conditions that are mentally, physically, developmentally, or emotionally disabling. May also assist patients in selecting appropriate adaptive equipment and assistive devices. Integrates the hospital's mission and "Guiding Principles" into daily practice.