Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Rehabilitation
Houston, TX
Host Healthcare
4x9 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$1,783/weekOverview
- Start Date11/23/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x9 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Description
OT - Therapy
Overview
- Travel assignment in Houston, Texas.
- Unit: HCA Houston West Inpatient Rehabilitation.
- 20-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit on the 3rd floor of the main building.
- Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday every week, with occasional changes only with PD approval.
- Hours per week: 36.
- Contract length: 13 weeks.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Occupational Therapist license in Texas.
- Occupational Therapist (1 year of experience).
- Occupational Therapist experience within the last year.
- BLS.
- OTR Certification.
Preferred Qualifications
- Inpatient Rehabilitation experience.
- Neuro Rehab experience.
Unit Details
- 8 full-time therapists on staff.
- Day shift staffing includes 3 FT PTs, 1 Part-time PT, 1 FT OT, 2 FT COTAs, and 1 FT therapy supervisor PT.
- Typical patient load is 4-6 patients per day for 30-120 minute sessions, totaling 6-6.5 hours of patient care.
- Common equipment includes Hoyer, lite gait, sara stand, standard hospital beds, and standard PT/OT equipment.
- Patients may have chest tubes/jp drains, wound vacs, and trachs/PEGs.
Floating Scope
- May float to acute care if needed.
Additional Notes
- Must work 1 major holiday and 1 minor holiday if during rotation.
- Best fit includes efficient communication and flexibility with scheduling for patient needs.
Employer
Host Healthcare
267 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Mikayla was great to work with. She guided me the whole way through the credentialing process, told me what to expect, and was responsive anytime I had questions. I would recommend Mikayla as a recruiter and would work with her in the future.
Cons
No cons in working with Mikayla at all.
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During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.
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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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