Occupational Therapist

Methodist Healthcare System; Texas; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental

Vision coverage

Wellbeing services

Paid time off

401(k) match

Scholarship support

Life insurance

Fertility assistance

Job summary

Methodist Hospital Northeast is seeking an Occupational Therapist to support patients in regaining independence and quality of life. You will evaluate needs, design individualized plans with physicians, and provide hands-on, evidence-based therapy across the recovery continuum.

You will work closely with the care team, monitor progress, adjust plans as needed, and educate patients and families to foster engagement. A strong emphasis on compassionate care and professional growth guides our team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Texas State Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners license (grace period up to 180 days on temporary license).
• BLS Certification.
• Prefer 1+ year experience in an Acute or Inpatient Rehab OT setting.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients’ functional abilities and needs; develop therapy plans with physicians.
• Deliver skilled, evidence-based interventions to promote healing and independence.
• Monitor progress, adjust plans, and document outcomes thoroughly.
• Educate patients and families to build understanding and engagement during recovery.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary partners to ensure safe transitions and high-quality care.
• Lead by example; mentor therapy assistants or students and uphold mission and values.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Texas OT License (Grace Period 90-180 days)

BLS Certification

Job description

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As an Occupational Therapist with Methodist Hospital Northeast you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Job Summary And Qualifications

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.

What qualifications you will need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy
• Occupational Therapy License issued by the Texas State Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners – Grace Period of 90-180 days if on Temporary License status
• Prefer one or more years of experience in an Acute or Inpatient Rehab Occupational Therapy Setting
• BLS Certification

Benefits

Methodist Hospital Northeast, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• 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

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Methodist Hospital Northeast is a 232 bed, full service hospital. We are home to the Joint Replacement Academy. We offer the latest treatment options for knee and hip pain. We house an impressive neurosurgical program. This program offers services from elective spine surgeries to advanced and comprehensive brain and spine care.

We are recognized by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association as a Certified Primary Stroke Center. We handle patients with urgency. We are acknowledged by the American College of Cardiology as an Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCIa. All complaints are handled crucially. We are identified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for having a Pathway to Excellence Program. We dedicate resources to our employees. We have received the Mission: Lifeline® Bronze Receiving Quality Achievement Award. This is awarded for implementing specific quality improvements. These measures were outlined by the American Heart Association. The improvements impact the treatment of patients who suffer severe heart attacks. This was outlined by the Texas Award for Performance Excellence. We have been nationally recognized by Leapfrog’s Hospital Safety Grade A.

""There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Occupational Therapist opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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.