Occupational Therapist

Details Department: Rehab Services General Schedule: PRN Day Hospital: Seton Smithville Rgnl Hospital Location: Smithville, Texa Benefits Retirement: 403(b) plan Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process. Responsibilities Complete individualized patient evaluations and participate in developing and implementing individual care plans through collaboration with physicians and patient care teams, including patient and family. Provide, document and direct skilled and purposeful therapeutic care to progress the patient through their plan of care. Instruct and educate patient/family/caregivers in the use of therapy and compensatory rehabilitation in relation to their diagnosis. Prioritize caseload, determine patient care needs and coordinate with therapy and medical staff for appropriate assignments/handoff. Requirements Licensure / Certification / Registration: BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Rehab Therapist specializing in Occupational Therapy credentialed from the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Education: Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred. Why Join Our Team 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. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. E-Verify statement Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates. Responsibilities Complete individualized patient evaluations and participate in developing and implementing individual care plans through collaboration with physicians and patient care teams, including patient and family. Provide, document and direct skilled and purposeful therapeutic care to progress the patient through their plan of care. Instruct and educate patient/family/caregivers in the use of therapy and compensatory rehabilitation in relation to their diagnosis. Prioritize caseload, determine patient care needs and coordinate with therapy and medical staff for appropriate assignments/handoff. Qualifications Licensure / Certification / Registration: BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Rehab Therapist specializing in Occupational Therapy credentialed from the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Education: Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred.

Created: 2026-03-04