Inpatient Occupational Therapist
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Job Location:
Houston, MS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We are searching for an Occupational Therapist - someone who works well in a fast-paced this position youll plan evaluate organize and implement occupational therapy treatment programs in a developmentally and age-appropriate manner.
Think youve got what it takes
All inpatient float- hours are Mon-Fri 8:00 to 4:30. At least 1 year of experience as an OT with some inpatient hospital experience is required. Pediatric and/or feeding experience in any setting is highly desired. This position will provide coverage to acute and critical care areas within the hospital.
Skills & Requirements
- Bachelors degree in occupational therapy required
- OT certification required
- 2 years clinical experience preferred
As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Complete patient evaluations and reassessments in accordance with hospital and department guidelines
- Develop an individualized plan of care based on evaluation findings
- Develop measurable long-term and short-term goals
- Manage the schedule effectively to maintain productivity expectations
- Participate in ongoing communication and collaboration with other members of the patients interdisciplinary care team
- Monitor patient response to treatment intervention
- Recommend appropriate adaptive equipment and/or termination of treatment when appropriate
- Collaborate with the clinic/program team to assess the need for clinical support
- Ensure patient authorization prior to providing therapy treatment
- Assess patient and family needs regarding their level of understanding readiness to learn ability to assimilate information and the most desirable method of teaching
- Develop and instruct the patient and family for appropriate home treatment programs
- Document the patient information in the electronic medical record
Key Skills
- Body Mechanics
- Early Intervention
- Acute Care
- Communication skills
- HIPAA
- Autism Experience
- Computer Literacy
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Heavy Lifting
- Patient Service Experience
- Medicare
About Company
Since 1954, Texas Children’s has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades suc ... View more
