Occupational Therapist, Inpatient Rehab
Houston, TX
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$1,986/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Description
Occupational Therapist (OT) - Travel Position
Location: Houston, Texas
Setting: Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit
Job Details
- Employment Type: Travel contract
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Hours per Week: 36
- Unit: Inpatient Rehab
- Number of Beds: 20
- Typical Patient Ratios: 4-6 patients per therapist
- Shift Preference: Tuesday through Saturday, day shifts; possible alternating weekends
- Floating: May be asked to float to acute care or outpatient settings if needed
- EMR System: Meditech
Unit Environment
- Staff includes RNs, techs, PT, OT, ST, therapy techs
- Equipment used: Hoyer lifts, wheelchairs, rollators, nustep machines, light gait trainers, hospital beds, bed/chair alarms, oxygen tanks, pulse oximeters, blood pressure machines
- Dress Code: Standard navy blue scrubs
Required Qualifications
- Valid Occupational Therapist license in Texas
- Minimum 1 year of Occupational Therapist experience within the last year
- BLS certification
- OTR certification
- De-escalation skills in a healthcare setting
Desired Attributes
- Good time management skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
Policies & Guidelines
- Equal Employment Opportunity and Anti-Harassment policies in place
- Attendance and Tardiness policies enforced
- Certification verification and renewal required
- Weekend staffing policies apply for PT, OT, and SLP
This position offers an opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary inpatient rehab environment with a focus on occupational therapy services.
Employer
PRIDE Health
57 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
About Houston, TX
As a Travel Occupational Therapist in Houston, TX here's what you should know:- Houston's cost of living is slightly below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Summer highs average around 90°F (32°C) with lows around 75°F (24°C), while winter highs average around 63°F (17°C) with lows around 45°F (7°C).
- Short term rentals are readily available in Houston, with a variety of options to choose from.
- Houston is car-friendly with a well-developed highway system.
- Public transportation is available through the METRO bus and light rail services.
- Houston is a diverse city with a wide range of ethnicities and age groups.
- Common health issues include allergies, asthma, and obesity.
- There is a large population of travel nurses due to the numerous healthcare facilities in the area.
- Houston offers a vibrant culinary scene with diverse restaurants, a thriving art and music community, professional sports teams, and plenty of outdoor activities including parks and nearby coastal attractions.
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