Staff Position

Occupational Therapist
Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital
Houston, TX
5x8 hrs

$35-50/hour

Overview

Start DateASAP
Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
Facility Information
Short Term Acute Care1,284 beds
Setting
Inpatient

Pay

Estimated pay

$35-50/hour

Benefits

Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Employee assistance programs
403b retirement plan
Health Care FSA
Dependent Care FSA
School loan reimbursement

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License

Other license in Texas

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Eligible to work in US

Description

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary

*$5,000 EMPLOYEE REFERRAL BONUS*
Memorial Hermann is here to support your professional development and career aspirations every step of the way.
- Make a real impact in an environment where lifting up our community, and each other, is a priority.
- Leverage continuing education assistance through Learn Well to help get you where you want to go.
- Feel supported by benefits like DailyPay, easy, on-demand access to money you’ve already earned.

*FT Days (Mon-Fri)
*Rotating weekends
*Will work primarily inpatient rehab with flexibility to float to acute care.

Assesses patients then develop and initiate treatment plan based on the results of the evaluation. The evaluation may include measurement of physical, cognitive, perceptual and/or developmental skill as they relate to maximizing level of independence in the occupational performance areas along the continuum of life. Provide direct patient care. Documents findings, progress and instruction to patients and caregivers. Assists Level III occupational therapists and leadership with program development. Serves as resource to staff OT’s. Provides training and guidance to students and interns. Responsible for patient care performed by assistants and rehabilitation technicians.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelors or degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university-based Occupational Therapy program

Licenses/Certifications: Current License to practice Occupational Therapy by the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners license required. Current Certification in Basic Life Support

Experience/Knowledge/Skills:

At least two (2) years clinical experience required or completion of an accredited residency/fellowship program.
The position requires occasional to frequent lifting up to 75-100 pounds and carrying of up to 30 pounds; prolonged standing; frequent walking, stooping and squatting
Fine hand dexterity, eye-hand coordination, the ability to receive oral and written communication, and to communicate verbally and in writing are also necessary
The visual ability to monitor instruments, computers and equipment, recognize alphanumeric characters, distinguish colors and observe physical characteristics are essential to this position

Memorial Hermann Health System Job ID #100179195. Posted job title: occupational therapist - inpatient rehab (southwest)

Facility

Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital

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Short Term Acute Care
1,284 beds

ADDRESS7600 Beechnut StreetHouston, TX 77074

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Employer

Memorial Hermann Health System

About

Company Overview:Charting a better future. A future that’s built upon the HEALTH of our community. This is the driving force for Memorial Hermann, redefining health care for the individuals and many diverse populations we serve. Our 6,600+ affiliated physicians and 33,000+ employees practice the highest standards of safe, evidence-based, quality care to provide a personalized and outcome-oriented experience across our more than 270 care delivery sites. As one of the largest not-for-profit health systems in Southeast Texas, Memorial Hermann has an award-winning and nationally acclaimed Accountable Care Organization, 17* hospitals and numerous specialty programs and services conveniently located throughout the Greater Houston area. Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center is one of the nation's busiest Level I trauma centers and serves as the primary teaching hospital for McGovern Medical School at UTHealth. For more than 114 years, our focus has been the best interest of our community, contributing more than $411 million annually through school-based health centers and other community benefit programs. Now and for generations to come, the health of our community will be at the center of what we do – charting a better future for all.
*Memorial Hermann Health System owns and operates 14 hospitals and has joint ventures with three other hospital facilities, including Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital First Colony, Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital Kingwood and Memorial Hermann Rehabilitation Hospital-Katy.
Our MissionMemorial Hermann Health System is a non-profit, values-driven, community-owned health system dedicated to improving health.
Our VisionTo create healthier communities, now and for generations to come.
Our ValuesCommunity: We value diversity and inclusion and commit to being the best healthcare provider, employer and partner.Compassion: We understand our privileged role in people's lives and care for everyone with kindness and respect.Credibility: We conduct ourselves and our business responsibly and prioritize safety, quality and service when making decisions.Courage: We act bravely to innovate and achieve world-class experience and outcomes for patients, consumers, partners and the community.

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