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Occupational Therapist I - F/T - Ben Taub Hospital
Harris Health
Application
Details
Posted: 06-May-26
Location: Houston, Texas
Type: Full Time
Internal Number: 179308
Job Number: 179308, Job Title: Occupational Therapist I - F/T - Ben Taub Hospital, Salary: $35.46 - $46.12
Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet(r) nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.
JOB SUMMARY: Performs patient evaluations and administers interventions in inpatient or outpatient settings. Performs related duties such as departmental performance improvement and clinical education, and serves as clinical supervisors to assistant and support personnel. Adheres to practice act, regulations and rules, departmental policy and procedure, and documentation and reimbursement rules applicable to the setting. Participates in patient's case management. Manages patient appointment system and works with front office on service authorization when needed. Demonstrates competence to adapt work and customer service to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, safety and other developmental needs of patients.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Specialized Training/Licensure: Bachelors or Masters in occupational therapy. Current or eligible for Texas license Basic Life Support from a hospital-based American Heart Association (AHA) approved program.
Work Experience: Entry level: Candidates having experience as a COTA and have completed a bridge program to be licensed as an OT, will be eligible for hire as a OTI. Half (1/2) credit given for prior COTA experience, cap at 5 years of experience.
Equipment Operated:Competency in Occupational Therapy equipment
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Communication Skills: Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact) Exceptional Verbal (e.g., Public Speaking) Bilingual Skills Required: No - Languages: Spanish, Vietnamese preferred Writing /Composing (Correspondence/Reports)
Other Skills: Analytical, CRT, Medical Terms, Research, P.C., MS Word
At Harris Health, we champion better health for our patients, their families and our community, by connecting all to an integrated healthcare system that provides high-quality healthcare. Harris Health focuses on the delivery of primary care, wellness and prevention services to the residents of Harris County, Texas, through its extensive network of 38 inpatient and outpatient facilities. Harris Health is staffed by physician faculty and residents from nationally ranked medical schools, Baylor College of Medicine, McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) and M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.