COTA or Occupational Therapist, Acute Care (Adults) - TMC

Memorial Hermann Health System

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Memorial Hermann is hiring an Occupational Therapist or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for an adult acute care role at Texas Medical Center. The position offers experience treating medically complex patients across Heart & Vascular Institute and Internal Medicine service lines, including critically ill patients requiring ECMO, CRRT, mechanical ventilation, and advanced cardiovascular support. The role also provides exposure to cardiovascular, transplant, oncology, and medical intensive care programs. The therapist works collaboratively with physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, and other specialists to provide individualized, evidence-based rehabilitation. The team emphasizes early mobility, clinical research, rehabilitation practices for medically complex patients, clinical excellence, innovation, mentorship, continuing education, specialized training, and professional development.

Requirements

Bachelor's or graduate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university-based occupational therapy program.
Current or temporary license to practice Occupational Therapy from the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners.
Current Basic Life Support certification.
Ability to occasionally or frequently lift up to 75–100 pounds and carry up to 30 pounds.
Ability to stand for prolonged periods and frequently walk, stoop, and squat.
Fine hand dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
Ability to receive oral and written communication and communicate verbally and in writing.
Visual ability to monitor instruments, computers, and equipment; recognize alphanumeric characters; distinguish colors; and observe physical characteristics.

Responsibilities

Assume responsibility for patient care and perform comprehensive evaluations, interpret findings, develop written plans of care and goals, and create programs to attain those goals.
Implement occupational therapy treatment programs and provide basic occupational therapy treatments while demonstrating competency in basic occupational therapy skills.
Supervise COTAs and rehabilitation technicians in individual patient care treatments.
Periodically assess patients' progress and adjust goals, plans, or programs as indicated.
Motivate and instruct patients and caregivers using appropriate methods.
Communicate effectively with patients, caregivers, physicians, insurance companies, and other professional colleagues.
Present relevant special topics from professional literature at clinic meetings, grand rounds, conferences, university settings, and meetings when delegated or requested.
Manage time effectively.
Document appropriately in the medical record and complete other documentation accurately and efficiently.
May serve as a clinical instructor for OT or OTA interns.
Ensure safe care for patients, staff, and visitors and adhere to Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards, including budget, time management, supply management, productivity, and service quality requirements.
Meet mandatory and continuing education and skills competency requirements; support department goals; and serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
Provide compassionate, personalized care and model Memorial Hermann service standards for safe, caring, personalized, and efficient experiences.
Perform other duties as assigned.