Pivot Occupational Therapist (OT)

Pivot Rehabilitation; Pearland (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with match

Medical, Dental, Vision & Supplemental

Vacation, Sick, Personal Holiday &Paid

Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Tuition & CEU Reimbursement

Rewards & Recognition Program

Job summary

Pivot Rehabilitation in Pearland, TX, is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients with physical, developmental, cognitive, or functional limitations. You will develop individualized plans to improve daily living activities and independence while collaborating with physicians and rehab teams.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, adherence to standards, and active involvement in care coordination, discharge planning, and caregiver education.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Occupational Therapy.
• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the applicable state of practice.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong problem-solving skills necessary to assess patient needs and implement effective therapeutic interventions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with patients, family members, facility staff, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Ability to meet applicable health, licensing, and employment requirements.
• Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Screen, evaluate, and treat patients requiring occupational therapy services.
• Complete comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations utilizing appropriate assessment tools and clinical procedures.
• Review patient records, diagnoses, medical history, precautions, and contraindications to support treatment planning.
• Establish measurable goals and develop individualized treatment plans that maximize patient independence and functional performance.
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants and Rehabilitation Technicians in accordance with state practice regulations.
• Communicate evaluation findings, treatment plans, and patient progress to patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare teams to implement, monitor, and revise plans of care based on patient progress and clinical needs.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation including evaluations, treatment records, care plan updates, discharge summaries, and billing-related records.
• Participate in patient care conferences, rehabilitation meetings, care coordination activities, and discharge planning efforts.
• Educate caregivers and family members regarding patient-specific maintenance programs and therapeutic techniques.
• Serve as a clinical preceptor for occupational therapy educational programs as assigned.
• Ensure compliance with occupational therapy practice standards, regulatory requirements, productivity expectations, and patient safety initiatives.

Skills

English proficiency

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

OT licensure

Accredited OT program graduate

Job description

Overview

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The Occupational Therapist (OT) evaluates and treats patients experiencing physical, developmental, cognitive, or functional limitations. This role develops individualized treatment plans designed to improve activities of daily living, restore functional abilities, enhance independence, and support overall quality of life. The Occupational Therapist collaborates with physicians, rehabilitation professionals, patients, and caregivers to deliver evidence-based occupational therapy services while maintaining compliance with professional standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies.

Responsibilities

• Screen, evaluate, and treat patients requiring occupational therapy services.
• Complete comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations utilizing appropriate assessment tools and clinical procedures.
• Review patient records, diagnoses, medical history, precautions, and contraindications to support treatment planning.
• Establish measurable goals and develop individualized treatment plans that maximize patient independence and functional performance.
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants and Rehabilitation Technicians in accordance with state practice regulations.
• Communicate evaluation findings, treatment plans, and patient progress to patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare teams to implement, monitor, and revise plans of care based on patient progress and clinical needs.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation including evaluations, treatment records, care plan updates, discharge summaries, and billing-related records.
• Participate in patient care conferences, rehabilitation meetings, care coordination activities, and discharge planning efforts.
• Educate caregivers and family members regarding patient-specific maintenance programs and therapeutic techniques.
• Serve as a clinical preceptor for occupational therapy educational programs as assigned.
• Ensure compliance with occupational therapy practice standards, regulatory requirements, productivity expectations, and patient safety initiatives.

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Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Occupational Therapy.
• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the applicable state of practice.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong problem-solving skills necessary to assess patient needs and implement effective therapeutic interventions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with patients, family members, facility staff, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Ability to meet applicable health, licensing, and employment requirements.
• Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits/EEO

What We Offer You

• Competitive Wages
• 401k with match
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Supplemental Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Holiday & Paid Holidays
• Short-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Tuition & CEU Reimbursement
• Rewards & Recognition Program

EEOC

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401(k) with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick time, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance plans, as well as a highly competitive compensation package.