Occupational Therapist

Infinx•Hereford, TX

43d•Remote

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluating, planning, and administering occupational therapy treatments designed to help patients achieve maximum independence, improve functional performance, and enhance quality of life. This position works with patients across multiple settings, including outpatient rehabilitation, acute inpatient care, and swing bed services. The ideal candidate is a compassionate clinician who enjoys working in a rural healthcare environment, values strong patient relationships, and thrives in a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
Current Texas Occupational Therapist license or eligibility for licensure.
Current BLS certification or willingness to obtain upon hire.
Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and documentation skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Nice To Haves

Experience in outpatient rehabilitation, acute care, swing bed, or rural healthcare settings.
Experience working with geriatric, orthopedic, neurological, and post-operative patient populations.
Spanish language proficiency or the ability to effectively work with interpreters when caring for Spanish-speaking patients.
Familiarity with insurance authorization processes and managed care requirements.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations and reassessments.
Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs, goals, and physician orders.
Deliver evidence-based occupational therapy interventions to improve functional independence and quality of life.
Treat patients with a variety of orthopedic, neurological, post-surgical, developmental, and medically complex conditions.
Educate patients and caregivers regarding functional strategies, home programs, adaptive equipment, and safety recommendations.
Document evaluations, treatments, progress notes, and discharge summaries accurately and timely.
Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, therapy colleagues, case management, and other healthcare professionals.
Participate in discharge planning and care coordination activities.
Monitor and assist with therapy authorization timelines to support uninterrupted patient care and treatment scheduling.
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and organizational standards of practice.
Contribute positively to departmental quality improvement initiatives and team development.