PRN Occupational Therapist — Elevate Independence & Care

Pivot Rehabilitation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Pivot Rehabilitation in Houston is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients with physical, developmental, cognitive, or functional limitations. You will develop individualized treatment plans and collaborate with physicians and care teams to restore independence.

This role involves supervising OT assistants, maintaining accurate documentation, and contributing to discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Licensed Occupational Therapist in the applicable state.
• English language proficiency in speaking and writing.
• Strong problem-solving and clinical reasoning skills.
• Ability to work effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Eligible to meet health, licensing, and employment requirements.

Responsibilities

• Screen, evaluate, and treat patients needing 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 communication

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Occupational Therapy

Job description

Pivot Rehabilitation in Houston is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients with physical, developmental, cognitive, or functional limitations. You will develop individualized treatment plans and collaborate with physicians and care teams to restore independence.

This role involves supervising OT assistants, maintaining accurate documentation, and contributing to discharge planning.