Occupational Therapist

CHI; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 44,606 - 66,358; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Houston is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide therapy services, evaluate treatment plans, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams. The candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy, state licensure, and BLS certification. Experience in acute care is preferred. This role offers a competitive pay range between $32.38 and $48.17 per hour, reflecting the value placed on professional experience and expertise in enhancing patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• State Licensure in Occupational Therapy required (NBCOT).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association (AHA).
• Acute Care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan, and implement occupational therapy treatment programs.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members for patient care.
• Complete all necessary documentation as per departmental policy.
• Coordinate patient care with other departmental and hospital activities.
• Supervise the care provided by Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

Provides occupational therapy services in development, implementation, and coordination of the occupational therapy program; screens, evaluates, and provides therapeutic intervention for individuals identified with disabilities that interfere with their ability to perform daily life activities. Must possess professional judgment and clinical knowledge to develop individualized programs.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

• Evaluates, plans, and implements occupational therapy treatment programs according to physician referral and/or plan of care, designing programs to meet the patient’s physical, psychological, and age‑specific needs, and performing evaluations, tests, and measurements of functional status, neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, cognitive/perceptual, and sensory/psychological functions.
• Works collaboratively with all members of the interdisciplinary team, other departments and disciplines to assure patients and customer needs are met in a timely manner; encourages the active participation of the patient and/or family in goal setting and patient/family training/education.
• Completes all necessary documentation as outlined by departmental policy and documentation review, including patient care charting, charge entry, peer chart and peer reviews, and documentation on daily schedule.
• Coordinates care of patients with other departmental and hospital activities, fostering a positive professional image consistent with the departmental and hospital goals and mission; this includes, but is not limited to, discharge planning, participation in care conferences, interdisciplinary rounds, collaborative practice groups, the student program and community endeavors.
• Assigns, supervises, and reviews the care of patients and duties of the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant and therapy aide.
• Promotes and supports positive and professional customer service while interacting with clients, guests and hospital personnel.
• Provides positive and constructive feedback to enhance departmental operations.
• Utilizes available information management systems to support departmental and hospital goals, including hospital‑wide e‑mail, information announcements, policies, annual computer mandatories, charge entry, and access to patient care related information.

Job Requirements

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree ‑ Occupational Therapy
• State Licensure in Occupational Therapy required (NBCOT)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association (AHA)
• Preferred: Acute Care experience
• Non‑graduates eligible for licensure will be considered

Disclosure Summary

The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Where You’ll Work

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is an internationally recognized leader in research and clinical excellence that has given rise to breakthroughs in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, oncology, transplantation, and more. Our team’s efforts have led to the creation of many research programs and initiatives to develop advanced treatments found nowhere else in the world. In our commitment to advancing standards in an ever‑evolving healthcare environment, our new McNair Campus is designed around the human experience—modeled on evidence‑based practices for the safety of patients, visitors, staff, and physicians. The 27.5‑acre campus represents the future of healthcare through a transformative alliance focused on leading‑edge patient care, research, and education. Our strong alliance with Texas Heart® Institute and Baylor College of Medicine allows us to bring our patients a powerful network of care unlike any other. Our collaboration is focused on increasing access to care through a growing network of leading specialists and revolutionizing healthcare to save lives and improve the health of the communities we serve.

Pay Range

$32.38 - $48.17 /hour