Occupational Therapist, Acute Care (Adults) - TMC

Memorial Hermann; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for our acute care team. You will care for medically complex patients and advance your clinical expertise within a collaborative, high-performing environment.

Join a team that values innovation, professional growth, and evidence-based rehabilitation. The role emphasizes early mobility, mentorship, continuing education, and cross-disciplinary collaboration with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or graduate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current Texas OT license or temporary license.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients and completes comprehensive evaluation, interprets findings, and develops a written plan of care with goals.
• Implements OT treatment programs, demonstrates basic OT skills, and supervises COTAs and Rehab Technicians.
• Monitors patient progress, adjusts goals and plans as needed; motivates and instructs patients and caregivers.
• Communicates with patients/caregivers and colleagues, including physicians and insurers.
• Presents topics in clinic meetings, grand rounds, or conferences as requested.
• Manages time effectively and documents properly in the medical record.
• May serve as clinical instructor for OT/OTA interns; supports department goals and safety.
• Exhibits compassionate, personalized care and adherence to Memorial Hermann standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lifting 75-100 lbs

Fine hand dexterity

Verbal and written communication

Eye-hand coordination

Education

Bachelor's or graduate degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary

We are open to considering an OT or COTA for the acute care role at TMC.

At Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center, you’ll have the opportunity to advance your clinical expertise while caring for some of the most medically complex patients in acute care. Join a collaborative, high-performing team that values clinical excellence, innovation, and professional growth.

Highlights of Joining Our Team

Advanced Clinical Practice:

Gain experience treating complex patients across our Heart & Vascular Institute and Internal Medicine service lines, including critically ill patients requiring ECMO, CRRT, mechanical ventilation, and advanced cardiovascular support.

Specialized Patient Populations:

Expand your expertise through exposure to our advanced cardiovascular, transplant, oncology, and medical intensive care programs.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration:

Work closely with physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, and other specialists to deliver individualized, evidence-based rehabilitation.

Professional Growth & Development: Benefit from mentorship, continuing education, specialized training, and opportunities to develop advanced clinical skills.

Innovation & Clinical Excellence: Join a cohesive, highly skilled team committed to advancing early mobility, clinical research, and rehabilitation practices for medically complex patients.

Job Description

We are open to considering an OT or COTA for the acute care role at TMC.

Schedule

Monday - Friday
8am - 5pm
With weekend coverage once a month

Location

Texas Medical Center

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's or graduate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university-based Occupational Therapy program.

Licenses/Certifications

• Current or temporary License to practice Occupational Therapy by the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support.

Experience / Knowledge / Skills

• The position requires occasional or frequent lifting up to 75-100 pounds and carrying of up to 30 pounds; prolonged standing; frequent walking, stooping and squatting. Fine hand dexterity, eye-hand coordination, the ability to receive oral and written communication, and to communicate verbally and in writing are also necessary. The visual ability to monitor instruments, computers and equipment, recognize alphanumeric characters, distinguish colors and observe physical characteristics are essential to this position.

Principal Accountabilities

• Assumes responsibility in the care of the patient. Performs complete, comprehensive evaluation of patients. Accurately interprets evaluation findings. Completes a written plan of care, develops goals based on evaluation findings, and develops a comprehensive program to attain goals.
• Implements an occupational therapy treatment program and provides basic occupational therapy treatments. Demonstrates competency in performing basic occupational therapy skills. Supervises COTAs and Rehab Technicians with regards to individual patient care treatments. Assesses patients periodically to monitor progress towards treatment goals, and alters goals, plan or program as indicated. Motivates and instructs patients/caregivers using appropriate methods.
• Communicates effectively with patients/caregivers and professional colleagues to include physicians and insurance companies.
• Presents relevant special topics in professional literature at clinic meetings, grand rounds, conferences, university settings and meetings as delegated or requested by the faculty.
• Manages time effectively.
• Documents appropriately in the medical record and completes other documentation duties accurately and efficiently.
• May serve as clinical instructor for OT or OTA interns.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann's service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned.