Occupational Therapist

HCA Houston Healthcare; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Education support

401(k) with company match

Time away from work programs

Job summary

HCA Houston Healthcare seeks an Occupational Therapist to help patients regain independence and quality of life post-illness or injury. You'll work with a team to evaluate needs, design individualized care plans, and provide essential therapy to support recovery.

The ideal candidate will hold an OTR certification and be licensed in Texas. Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, education support, and a 401(k) plan with company match.

Qualifications

• Must have OTR (Occupational Therapist Registered) certification.
• Must be licensed as an Occupational Therapist in Texas.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support to be obtained within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients' functional abilities and develop therapy plans.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions to promote healing and independence.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust plans as needed.
• Educate patients and families to foster engagement in recovery.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary partners for seamless care transitions.
• Guide therapy assistants or students while upholding company values.

Skills

Patient care

Functional assessment

Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams

Compassionate care

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapists play a vital role in helping patients regain independence, confidence, and quality of life after illness or injury. Guided by our mission to care for and improve human life, you will deliver compassionate, evidence-based therapy tailored to each patient’s unique goals and capabilities. Working closely with physicians and an interdisciplinary care team, you will evaluate needs, develop individualized care plans, and provide hands‑on treatment that supports recovery through every stage of healing. With access to advanced clinical resources, professional growth opportunities, and a culture grounded in purpose, you’ll have the resources and support to grow your expertise while improving more lives in more ways.

Your role will include:

• Evaluating each patient’s functional abilities and needs, then developing individualized therapy plans in coordination with physicians and the care team.
• Delivering skilled, evidence-based interventions that promote healing, independence, and quality of life through purposeful, compassionate care.
• Monitoring patient progress, adjusting plans as needed, and ensuring thorough, timely documentation that reflects quality outcomes.
• Educating patients and families to build understanding, confidence, and engagement throughout recovery and beyond.
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary partners to ensure seamless transitions of care, safe environments, and exceptional patient experiences.
• Leading by example—providing guidance to therapy assistants or students and upholding HCA Healthcare’s mission, values, and commitment to excellence.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• (OTR) Occupational Therapist Registered required.
• (OT) Occupational Therapist licensed in the state of Texas required.
• Bachelor’s Degree required from an occupational therapy program; Master’s preferred.
• Experience in a rehab setting preferred; new grads will be considered; acute‑care experience a plus.
• Must be able to work weekdays with rotating weekends and holidays.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.