Are you a driven Occupational Therapist with a passion for empowering individuals to reclaim their independence and enhance their daily living? If youre eager to create profound change while cultivating your career in a region renowned for its warm community spirit and unique landscapes, this role is tailored for you.
We seek a full-time, licensed OTR/L to become part of a dynamic, innovative therapy team that emphasizes connection, creativity, and outcomes. Whether youre a veteran clinician or embarking on your professional journey, this opportunity invites you to make a meaningful difference in an area that thrives at its own pace.
Job Responsibilities- Develop Customized Treatment Plans: Assess patients individual needs and construct personalized therapy approaches to help them reach their functional goals
- Implement Therapeutic Strategies: Leverage evidence-based techniques to improve patients motor skills, cognition, and daily activities
- Collaborate with Interdisciplinary Teams: Engage with fellow OTs, PTs, STs, physicians, and nurses to deliver comprehensive, holistic patient care
- Educate Patients and Families: Guide patients and their families on therapeutic methods to facilitate progress outside the clinic
- Track and Document Progress: Evaluate clinical outcomes and modify treatment plans as needed to ensure patients remain on track
- Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited school
- Ongoing education or certification advancements encouraged and supported
- Active Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) license required
- NBCOT (National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy) certification mandatory
- Passion for aiding others and a commitment to helping individuals achieve their highest degree of independence
- Effective, empathetic communication skills with patients and team members
- Ability to think innovatively and adapt therapy plans to accommodate a variety of needs
- Confidence in working both autonomously and collaboratively as part of a cohesive team
- A collaborative, supportive environment that fosters career growth
- A comprehensive full-time schedule with flexible shift options
- Access to mentorship and career development pathways
- Use of advanced tools, facilities, and documentation technologies
- Participation in quality improvement projects and innovation initiatives
In this position, you'll do far more than alleviate symptoms; you'll enable patients to reclaim routines, rebuild self-assurance, and rediscover enjoyment in everyday life. From guiding stroke survivors through nuanced motor skills rehabilitation to assisting orthopedic patients in regaining mobility post-surgery, your expertise will facilitate person-centered care that nurtures resilience and independence.
This environment values depth over checklists, where each patients narrative is honored, and every therapy session represents a pivotal chapter in their recovery journey. You will collaborate intimately with your peers, including therapists, physicians, nurses, and social workers, to develop rehabilitation strategies that are as distinct as the patients themselves.
Why Youll Adore Our Team and the Enriching CommunityWeve cultivated something extraordinary here. Our rehabilitation team goes beyond routine work hours we support each other, share wisdom, and celebrate victories together, whether they be grand or incremental. You'll feel seen and appreciated in a place where your insights have weight, your development is nurtured, and your contributions are visible every day.
Add to that the setting: Lubbock, Texas, a community that embraces the unexpected and caters to the curious. Gone are the concrete urban landscapes here, the region offers wide-open skies, lively culture, and a thriving art scene that welcomes all. Experiencing a plethora of local music, culinary artistry, and eclectic shops, youll find balance in lively exploration and serene moments.
Here, food trucks serve up everything from hearty barbecue to exquisite vegan dishes, while artsy boutiques, vibrant cafes, and welcoming libraries harmoniously fill the walkable streets. The spirit of this city attracts a diverse blend of artists, innovators, and makers all benefiting from a pace that allows for both engagement and reflection.
Ideal Candidate ProfileWere on the lookout for an individual who perceives occupational therapy as more than just a job but as a vocation. A person who feels inspired when a patient regains the use of their hand, walks with greater confidence, or expresses something long-hidden.
Whether youre an experienced OTR/L or a promising recent graduate, you will flourish in our environment if you come equipped with passion, determination, and a spirit of humility. If the prospect of blending exceptional care with an exceptional lifestyle speaks to you, your search ends here.
Join Us to Create Lasting ChangeConsider this your chance to become part of something that transcends a mere job title. Here, your work will alter lives, ignite recoveries, and restore what once seemed unattainable. You'll do it all in a region famous for its harmonious blend of ambition and serenity.
If youre ready to expand your horizons, give back, and immerse yourself in a compassionate community we cant wait to welcome you aboard.