Tuition Reimbursement – Available after 6 months of employment
About the Position:
Harris Health System is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist II to provide comprehensive patient evaluations and interventions in inpatient settings, including acute care, mental health units, PM&R Inpatient Programs, and skilled nursing facilities. The Occupational Therapist II will also participate in clinical education, performance improvement initiatives, and multidisciplinary case management, ensuring the highest level of patient care.
This role requires expertise in occupational therapy techniques, patient rehabilitation, and adaptive treatment planning while ensuring adherence to regulations, policies, and best practices. The Occupational Therapist II will also mentor assistant and support personnel and contribute to program development initiatives.
About Harris Health System:
Harris Health is a nationally recognized health system comprising three teaching hospitals and an extensive network of ambulatory care centers serving the people of Harris County, Texas, since 1966. Staffed by faculty, fellows, and residents from two nationally ranked medical schools, Baylor College of Medicine and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), Harris Health is the first healthcare system in Houston to receive the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) designation for its network of patient-centered medical homes.
Each year, Harris Health provides more than 1.8 million total outpatient visits through its over 40 ambulatory care facilities. Additionally, Harris Health sees more than 177,000 emergency visits at its Level 1 and Level 3 trauma centers and 35,000 hospital admissions through its three hospitals: Ben Taub, LBJ, and Quentin Mease.
Responsibilities:
Perform patient evaluations and administer interventions in acute care, mental health units, inpatient rehabilitation, and skilled nursing settings.
Serve as clinical supervisor to assistant and support personnel.
Ensure compliance with practice acts, regulations, and hospital policies.
Participate in multidisciplinary case management meetings and collaborate with healthcare teams to enhance patient recovery.
Assist in departmental performance improvement and program development.
Demonstrate strong competency in occupational therapy equipment and patient rehabilitation techniques.
Provide exceptional customer service and patient-centered care.
Requirements:
Education & Licensure:
Bachelor’s or Master’s in Occupational Therapy
Current Texas Occupational Therapy License
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification – American Heart Association (AHA) approved
Work Experience:
Two (2) years of Occupational Therapy experience OR
One (1) year of OT experience with two (2) years as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) (for candidates who completed a COTA-to-OT bridge program)
Preferred Experience:
Acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, or skilled nursing facility experience preferred.
Skills & Competencies:
Above average verbal communication – Heavy public contact
Proficiency in medical terminology, research, and computer skills (MS Word, PC, CRT, Analytics)
Bilingual (Spanish, Vietnamese) preferred but not required
Specialty certification preferred
Work Schedule:
Flexible – May include weekends or varying shifts as needed
Apply Today!
Join Harris Health System and help patients regain their independence and improve their quality of life as an Occupational Therapist II. Apply now and become part of a compassionate team dedicated to exceptional patient care.
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Harris Health System
Harris Health is a nationally recognized health system comprising three teaching hospitals and an extensive network of ambulatory care centers serving the people of Harris County, Texas, since 1966. Staffed by the faculty, fellows and residents from two nationally ranked medical schools, Baylor College of Medicine and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), Harris Health is the first healthcare system in Houston to receive the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) designation for its network of patient-centered medical homes.
Each year, Harris Health provides more than 1.8 million total outpatient visits through its more than 40 ambulatory care facilities. Additionally, Harris Health sees more than 177,000 emergency visits at its Level 1 and Level 3 trauma centers and 35,000 hospital admissions through its three hospitals: Ben Taub, LBJ and Quentin Mease. Established by voter referendum to enhance the level of charity care available in the community, Harris Health System has often received national recognition for serving those in need and for its achievements in operational excellence, such as being named to the 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 Most Wired Hospitals lists by the American Hospital Association's Hospitals & Health Networks magazine.
Additionally, Harris Health System is pleased that each of its three hospitals: Ben Taub, Lyndon B. Johnson and Quentin Mease - achieved Pathway to Excellence designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.