Occupational Therapist Assistant Hospital (PRN)

$0k Salary Not Available Position range in Deep East Texas $61k - $108k Per Year Occupational Therapist Assistant Hospital (PRN) Sabine County Hospital (Preferred Hospital Leasing)

Occupation:

Occupational Therapists

Location:

Hemphill, TX - 75948

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift

Posted:

05/08/2026 Positions available: 1

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

05/11/2026

Expires:

06/07/2026 Job #: 17012148 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Education Associate's Degree Language English, Well Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Shift Day Shift Help for . Occupational Therapist Assistant Hospital (PRN)

Hemphill, TX Description SUMMARY:

 Within the framework of the objectives and policies established, provides patient services only under Therapy Director and/or Swing Bed Coordinator supervision as specified in plan of care providing treatment, reassessment and related documentation and communication. Functions also include support staff training and supervision, and in-services and training for facility staff in restorative techniques.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Observe and support all hospital policies. Follow established treatment plans developed by Therapy Director and/or Swing Bed Coordinator. Treat patients in a timely and professional manner. Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems and plans. Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times, hostile people within the facility. Functional training in self care and home management. Functional training in community and work integration. Educate patient in the appropriate use of assistive devices. Treat patients through therapeutic use of everyday activities. Record clinical documentation according to accepted regulatory and professional guidelines. Perform billing and maintain other business records as required. Participate in in-service training as required. Participate actively in quality improvement programs. Secure necessary durable medical equipment and adaptive equipment for patients to facilitate independence. Perform preventive maintenance checks and report any problems to appropriate personnel. Identify patient needs specifically related to age or developmental stage or other barriers and address those needs in the patient plan of care. Maintain acceptable standards of patient treatment. Maintains a professional approach with confidential hospital and patient information and ensures safe patient environment. Supports and enforces infection control policies and procedures. Participates in hospital safety programs. Observes and supports hospital policy. Works with confidential hospital and patient information and ensures safe patient environment. Acts as a member of the hospital and departmental team. Participates as an active member of the hospital and departmental team to support special projects and activities. Keep work area clean and orderly. Miscellaneous duties as assigned, requested or required. Maintain certifications and continuing education requirements needed to perform job. Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Must have good understanding of state and federal regulations of occupational therapy. Must be able to move intermittently throughout the work day. Instruct patient and family in treatment plan and expected outcome. Integrate occupational medicine with the medical process and goals. Customer service abilities including effective listening skills. Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment. Maintain discretion and confidentiality in communications. Knowledgeable about policies and procedures regarding reporting and release of protected health information (PHI). Knowledge about compensating for patient limitations. Knowledge about occupational teaching techniques. EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE

Current state licensure as an occupational therapy assistant Associate degree in occupational therapy 1 year experience, preferred Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate

LANGUAGE/READING SKILLS

Communicate verbally and in writing in English. Legible hand writing is required.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Basic statistical concepts.

REASONING ABILITY

 Responds to unusual or varied situations that are not covered by existing standards, procedures and precedents.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

 Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, ascend and descend stairs, possess ability to handle, finger or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms. High risk environment for exposure to blood and bodily fluids. Must be able to lift 25 pounds from the floor to waist. Specific vision abilities include close vision and the ability to clearly focus vision.