Occupational Therapist Acute

HCA Houston Healthcare; Tomball (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Education support and tuition assistance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

HCA Houston Healthcare in Tomball, Texas, is seeking an Occupational Therapist Acute to provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy for patients. The role involves evaluating patients' needs, developing individualized care plans, and delivering interventions to enhance recovery. Qualified candidates must hold a relevant degree and a Texas occupational therapist license, with 1-2 years preferred experience in acute care. Comprehensive benefits are offered including medical, dental, and education support.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment.
• Possess a valid Occupational Therapist license in Texas.
• 1-2 years experience in an acute care setting preferred; new graduates considered.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient’s functional abilities and needs, developing therapy plans.
• Deliver skilled, evidence-based interventions promoting healing and independence.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as needed.

Skills

Patient evaluation

Evidence-based interventions

Documentation skills

Patient education

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist license in Texas

Job description

Occupational Therapist Acute

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.\

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.
• Occupational Therapist licensed in the state of Texas is required.
• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited OT program is required; a master’s degree is preferred.
• A minimum of 1–2 years experience in an acute care setting is preferred; new graduates will be considered.
• Must be able to work weekdays with rotating weekends and occasional 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.