Occupational Therapist II-FT/Day shift (Ben Taub Hospital)

Harris Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Health seeks an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients in inpatient settings, including acute care, mental health, PM&R and skilled nursing units. You will support case management and work with a multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include adapting services to diverse needs and maintaining compliance with practice acts and reimbursement rules across settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters in occupational therapy; current Texas license.
• Basic Life Support from a hospital-based AHA approved program.
• Two years of OT work experience; bridge options for COTA to OT licensure.
• Competency in Occupational Therapy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient evaluations and interventions in inpatient settings incl. acute care, mental health, PM&R Inpatient Program and skilled nursing unit.
• Participates in patient case management with multidisciplinary team.
• Adapts work and customer service to diverse physical, psychosocial and cultural needs.

Skills

Analytical

CRT

Medical Terms

Research

Public Speaking

MS Word

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Occupational Therapy

Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Texas license

Specialty certification preferred

Tools

MS Word

Job description

About Us

Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

At Harris Health, we prioritize the well-being of our most valuable asset--our people--ensuring a culture of compassion, collaboration and excellence in serving Harris County's most in need. With integrity and accountability at our core, we commit to 'leading with love', embodying our dedication to quality care, education, and a steadfast respect for every individual's contribution to our mission.

Job Summary

Performs patient evaluations and administers interventions in inpatient settings which include acute care, mental health unit, PM&R Inpatient Program and skilled nursing unit. Performs related duties such as departmental performance improvement and clinical education, and serves as clinical supervisors to assistant and support personnel. Also serves as resource to program or product line development. Adheres to practice act, regulations and rules, departmental policy and procedure, and documentation and reimbursement rules applicable to acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, or skilled nursing facility. Participates in patients case management with multidisciplinary team. Demonstrates competence to adapt work and customer service to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, safety and other developmental needs of patients.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education/Specialized Training/Licensure:
• Bachelors or Masters in occupational therapy. Current Texas license
• Basic Life Support from a hospital-based American Heart Association (AHA) approved program.
• Work Experience (Years and Area): Two (2) Years Work Experience as a OT. Will accept minimum 1 year experience as an OT with 2 years' experience as a COTA for candidates having experience as a COTA and have completed a bridge program to be licensed as an OT. Half (1/2) credit given for prior COTA experience, cap at 5 years of experience.
• Equipment Operated:Competency in Occupational Therapy equipment

Special Requirements

• Communication Skills:
• Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact)
• Exceptional Verbal (e.g., Public Speaking)
• Bilingual Skills Required: No - Languages: Spanish, Vietnamese preferred
• Writing /Composing (Correspondence/Reports)

Other Skills

Analytical, CRT, Medical Terms, Research, P.C., MS Word,

Advanced Education

• Advance Training Specialty: Specialty certification preferred
• Doctorate Major: Occupational Therapy
• Work Schedule: Flexible
• Other Requirements:Previous work experience in acute care, inpatient rehab or skilled nursing setting is preferred.