Occupational Therapist

$2,500 Sign on Bonus

Title: Occupational Therapist

Job Type: Full Time

Your experience matters

At Kindred Hospital - San Antonio Central, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. 

Kindred Hospital - San Antonio Central is a long-term acute care hospital located at 111 Dallas Street, 4th Floor, Building C, in San Antonio, Texas. It's designed for patients who need extended recovery time after intensive care, especially those with complex medical conditions like respiratory failure, sepsis, or stroke.

The hospital offers a range of services including intensive care, telemetry-level monitoring, wound care, infectious disease management, and rehabilitation for brain injuries and cardiac conditions. 

It's certified by The Joint Commission for Long-Term Acute Care and has earned disease-specific certifications in Respiratory Failure and Wound Care, reflecting its commitment to high-quality, evidence-based treatment.

As an Occupational Therapist (OT) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute:

• Assesses patient's ability to safely and effectively perform occupational skills. Designs the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment.
  Implements the treatment plan using appropriate modalities.

• Documents subjective and objective findings of patient progress. 

• Monitors and modifies the plan of care as needed. Seeks consultation as necessary.

• Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits.

• Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and treatment setting. Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs.

• Supervises and delegates the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians according to established licensing laws, state regulations and practice standards.

What we offer: 

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage — tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.

• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications and requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy Required

• State Licensure for Occupational Therapy: Open to New Grads 

• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. 

• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

About us
Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

"Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."