Occupational Therapist (OT)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our inpatient rehabilitation unit for a 13-week contract. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical skills and flexibility in scheduling to meet patient needs.

Unit Information

• Number of Beds: 20
• Staffing: 8 full-time therapists
• Patient Ratios: 4-6 patients per day for 30-120 minute therapy sessions, totaling 6-6.5 hours of patient care
• Equipment: Hoyer lift, LiteGait, Sara stans, standard hospital beds, and various PT/OT equipment
• Electronic Medical Records (EMR): Meditech Expanse

Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will be responsible for providing therapy to patients with the following conditions:

• Chest tubes and JP drains
• Wound Vacs
• Tracheostomies and PEG tubes

Typical Hiring Profile

Required Skills

• State of Texas Occupational Therapy license
• CPR/BLS certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Inpatient Rehabilitation experience
• Neuro Rehabilitation experience

Best Personality Fit

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to adapt to flexible scheduling for patient needs

Work Schedule

The schedule will be Tuesday through Saturday with occasional changes requiring prior approval from the Program Director. The Occupational Therapist must be available to work one major holiday and one minor holiday during their rotation.

dress code

Attire consists of navy blue scrubs.

Floating Areas

There may be assignments to acute care as needed.

Unit Policies

Please review the following unit policies:

• Attendance policy
• Certification Verification and Renewal Policy
• IPR Facility weekend staffing policy
• Vacation and Holiday staffing policy
• Anti-Harassment and Respectful Workplace policy

Location

This position is located in Houston, TX.