Occupational Therapist Inpatient

About the role

Location: Waco, TX. Facility: Ascension Providence. Department: Inpatient Rehab. Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Responsibilities

• Assess individual living skills and daily physical function to design tailored care plans that rebuild patient independence.
• Deliver targeted therapeutic treatments while continually evaluating, documenting and modifying interventions to ensure optimal recovery.
• Guide patients, families and caregivers through comprehensive education regarding adaptive equipment, ongoing care and discharge planning.
• Supervise certified occupational therapy assistants and support staff to ensure safe, compliant and high-quality patient care.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy or higher.
• Valid Occupational Therapy (OT) license from the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners, or eligibility to obtain within 180 days of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, or eligibility to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Schedule

Day l Full-time