Occupational Therapist PRN

HCA Houston Healthcare; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services

401(k) plan with 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay

Education support through tuition assistance and student loan assistance

Job summary

HCA Houston Healthcare is hiring Occupational Therapists in Houston, Texas, to help patients regain independence and quality of life after illness or injury. You will deliver compassionate, evidence-based therapy, develop individualized care plans, and collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure top-notch patient care.

This role requires a Texas license and a graduate degree from an OT program. Extensive benefits such as comprehensive medical coverage, education support, and retirement plans are also provided.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Occupational Therapist Registered required.
• Occupational Therapist licensed in the state of Texas required.
• Masters Degree or Bachelors Degree from an OT program required.
• Experience in a rehab setting and acute care required, as this position will float between the two units.
• Must be able to work a minimum of 2 shifts per 4 week rotation.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Occupational Therapist Registered

Experience in a rehab setting and acute care

Ability to work minimum 2 shifts per 4 week rotation

Education

Masters Degree or Bachelors Degree from an OT program

Occupational Therapist licensed in the state of Texas

Job description

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 Registered required.
• Occupational Therapist licensed in the state of Texas required.
• Masters Degree or Bachelors Degree from an OT program required.
• Experience in a rehab setting and acute care required, as this position will float between the two units.
• Must be able to work a minimum of 2 shifts per 4 week rotation.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services.
• Well‑being 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.
• Saving and retirement resources, including a 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial well‑being 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 and position.

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.