Occupational Therapist - S. th Street Canadian, Texas, United States

Description · Are you passionate about helping people regain independence and improve their quality of life? Do you thrive in a collaborative, patient-focused environment? If so, we want you on our team Hemphill County Hospital District is seeking a dedicated and energetic Occupa ...

Job description

Description

Are you passionate about helping people regain independence and improve their quality of life? Do you thrive in a collaborative, patient-focused environment? If so, we want you on our team Hemphill County Hospital District is seeking a dedicated and energetic Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our Rehabilitation & Therapy Services team. This full-time role offers the opportunity to work across outpatient, inpatient, home health, assisted living, and senior living settings.

Why You'll Love Working with Us:

• Meaningful Impact: Help patients of all ages—from infants to older adults—achieve greater mobility, independence, and wellness.
• Supportive Environment: Join a team that values collaboration, continuous learning, and mutual respect.
• Growth Opportunities: Whether you're an experienced OT or a recent graduate, we offer professional development and career advancement.

What You'll Do:

• Patient Evaluation & Treatment: Assess patients and develop individualized treatment plans to improve function, mobility, and independence.
• Therapeutic Interventions: Provide therapy using adaptive equipment, splinting, sensor-motor integration, and more.
• Supervision: Oversee certified occupational therapy assistants, therapy aides, and students.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely patient records in electronic health systems.
• Collaboration: Work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Educate patients and families on home programs, adaptive techniques, and injury prevention.
• Participate in home assessments and patient support groups.
• Design and fabricate splints and adaptive equipment.
• Provide therapy for neurological integration and traumatic brain injury recovery.
• Administer prevocational programs to support return-to-work goals.

What We're Looking For:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current Texas OT license
• Registration with the American Occupational Therapy Association
• BLS certification (can be obtained upon hire)

Preferred:

• Master's or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy
• One year of experience as a licensed OT (new grads encouraged to apply)

Benefits You'll Enjoy:

• Competitive Pay: Rewarding compensation for your skills and dedication
• Retirement Security: Excellent retirement package through the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS)
• Student Loan Reimbursement: Support for your financial well-being
• Generous PTO: Paid time off to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance

Physical Demands:

Heavy Physical Demand Level:

• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds, with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing over 50 pounds.
• Extended periods of standing and walking
• Repeated bending, stooping, twisting, and reaching
• Pushing/pulling up to 300 lbs and lifting up to 50 lbs (with limited assistance)
• Supporting patients who may become weak or require transfer assistance

Company Policy:

Hemphill County Hospital District is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, national origin, gender identity, disability, military/veteran status, genetic information or any other categories protected by applicable law.

 

The job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of Hemphill County Hospital District.

 

Hemphill County Hospital District is committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request an accommodation, email   or call ​.

Qualifications

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

Minimum

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy required.

Current registration with the American Occupational Therapy Association required.

Preferred

Master's or Doctorate degree in occupational therapy.

Work Experience

Minimum

Preferred

One year of OT work experience as a licensed Registered Occupational Therapy preferred 

Licenses & Certifications

Minimum

Maintain BLS certification as a condition of employment.

Maintain Registered Occupational Therapy (OT) license as a condition of employment.

Preferred

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Other Requirements:  

• Must convey a professional demeanor 
• Must be able to act calmly and efficiently in a busy or stressful situation  
• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language in person, by phone, and in writing  
• Adheres to all policies and procedures, including standards for safety, attendance, punctuality, and personal appearance 
• Must be able to establish and maintain positive working relationships with managers and peers 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Ability to use tools used to make adaptive equipment.

AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCY (Clinical jobs only)

Identify age-specific competencies for direct and indirect patient care providers who regularly assess, manage and treat patients.

Instructions: Indicate the age groups of patients served either by direct or indirect patient care by checking the appropriate

boxes below. Next,

X

Infants (Birth – 11 months)

X

Adolescent (13 – 19 years)

X

Toddlers (1 – 3 years)

X

Young Adult (20 – 40 years)

X

Preschool (4 – 5 years)

X

Middle Adult (41 – 65 years)

X

School Age (6 – 12 years)

X

Older Adult (Over 65 years)

JOB FUNCTIONS

Review the employee's job description and identify each essential function that is performed differently based on the age group of the patient.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Indicate the appropriate physical requirements of this job in the course of a shift. Note: reasonable accommodations may

be made available for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Physical Demand Level

Occasional

Up to 33% of the time

Frequent

34%-66% of the time

Constant

67%-100% of the time

Sedentary: Ability to lift up to 10 pounds maximum and

occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as dockets, ledgers and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one, which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.

Up to 10#

Negligible

Negligible

Light: Ability to lift up to 10 pounds maximum and

occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as dockets, ledgers and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one, which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally

and other sedentary criteria are met.

Up to 20#

Up to 10# or

requires significant walking or standing, or requires pushing/pulling of arm/leg controls

Negligible or

constant push/pull of items of negligible weight

Medium: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting/and or carrying objects weighing up to 25

pounds.

20-50#

10-25#

Negligible-10#

X

Heavy: Ability to lift up to 100 pounds maximum with frequent

lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

50-100#

25-50#

10-20#

Very Heavy: Ability to lift over 100 pounds with frequent

lifting and/or carrying objects weighing over 50 pounds.

Over 100#

Over 50#

Over 20#

List any other physical requirements or bona fide occupational qualifications:

• Duties of the OT employment position require extended periods of time standing and walking; repeated bending, stooping and reaching; pushing and pulling up to 300 lbs and carrying up to 50lbs with limited assistance; lifting up to 50 lbs and heavier, lifting in transferring or supporting patients who may suddenly become weak or helpless. Will engage in movements that involve lifting equipment used in patient care, etc.

May be exposed to infectious diseases and human waste products. Ability to work professionally in stressful situations.