Occupational Therapist PRN

HCA Healthcare; Pearland (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) Plan with match

Education assistance

Job summary

HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland is seeking an Occupational Therapist PRN to join our acute care team. You will evaluate patients, develop personalized therapy plans, and deliver hands-on interventions to restore independence and improve quality of life.

Work is PRN with a focus on timely progress notes, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient education. Eligibility requires TX OT licensure, BCLS, and 1–2 years in acute care; weekends/holidays may be required.

Qualifications

• BCLS must be obtained within 30 days of start date.
• TX OT license is required for practice in the state of Texas.
• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in OT; a Master's is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating patients' functional abilities and creating individualized therapy plans with the care team.
• Delivering skilled, evidence‑based occupational therapy interventions.
• Monitoring progress and adjusting plans with thorough documentation.

Skills

BCLS within 30 days

Texas OT License

Acute care experience

Shift flexibility

Education

Bachelor's Degree in OT

Master's Degree preferred

Job description

Introduction

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a Occupational Therapist PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.

• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.

• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny

• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts

• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships

• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

• Colleague recognition program

• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/prn-employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a Occupational Therapist PRN where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well‑being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

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. With access to advanced clinical resources, professional growth opportunities, and a culture grounded in purpose, you’ll have the resources and support to grow your expertise while improving more lives in more ways.

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.

What qualifications you will need:

• 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 Bachelors Degree from an accredited OT program is required, Masters preferred

• A minimum of 1-2 years experience in an acute care facility is required

• Must be able to work 2 shifts a month may include weekdays, weekends and occasional holidays

As the first hospital in Pearland, Texas, HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/hca-houston-healthcare-pearland) is proud to provide healthcare resources to the south Houston communities. Our 50+ bed hospital isn’t just a neighborhood hospital, but we are an exceptional full‑service hospital that happens to be in your neighborhood. Our emergency department provides fast and effective care, our women’s diagnostic imaging center provides full‑service mammogram procedures, including diagnostic and 3D mammograms, for effective breast cancer screening, and our cardiology team is home to some of the top Houston cardiologists. HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland aspires to connect with each one of our patients to build a network of caring individuals. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient‑centered care you need close to home.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

“Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do.”- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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