Occupational Therapist - Elevate Patient Rehab

Carle Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 113,269,000 - 194,819,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients of all ages and to serve as a clinical resource for staff and students. The role emphasizes safety, evidence-based care, and collaboration within the rehabilitation team.

Responsibilities include designing care plans, educating patients and families, and ensuring documentation meets regulatory standards while supporting patient outcomes and discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Certifications: BLS within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA).
• Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) - Illinois IDFPR.
• Education: Bachelor's Degree.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates ability to perform patient transfers with assistance as needed from bed, chair and floor.
• Maintains safe body mechanics to protect staff and patients.
• Designs an appropriate plan of care with goals, treatment, outcomes and discharge plan.
• Adapts care based on patient response and evidence.
• Educates patients, family and caregivers using effective teaching methods.
• Evaluates clinical findings to determine diagnoses and outcomes.
• Documents evaluations and care plans per policy and goals.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT)

BLS Certification

Job description

Carle Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients of all ages and to serve as a clinical resource for staff and students. The role emphasizes safety, evidence-based care, and collaboration within the rehabilitation team.

Responsibilities include designing care plans, educating patients and families, and ensuring documentation meets regulatory standards while supporting patient outcomes and discharge planning.