Occupational Therapist, HVI (Adults) - TMC

Memorial Hermann Health System

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center, the Occupational Therapist joins a highly specialized team providing advanced cardiovascular rehabilitation through the Heart & Vascular Institute. The role involves caring for complex cardiovascular patients, including patients requiring ECMO and advanced mechanical circulatory support, and participating in early mobilization and rehabilitation practices. The position also involves interdisciplinary collaboration, clinical leadership and mentorship, and participation in clinical research and evidence-based practice initiatives. Training and orientation are provided over a nine-month period. The Occupational Therapist evaluates patients, interprets findings, develops and implements individualized plans of care, and monitors progress toward goals. The role includes supervising COTAs and Rehab Technicians in individual patient treatments, communicating with patients, caregivers, and professional colleagues, and maintaining accurate medical records. The position promotes safe, compassionate, personalized, and efficient care, along with ongoing professional growth and 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 meet the physical and sensory requirements of the position, including occasional or frequent lifting up to 75–100 pounds and carrying up to 30 pounds; prolonged standing; frequent walking, stooping, and squatting; fine hand dexterity and eye-hand coordination; receiving and communicating oral and written information; and visually monitoring instruments, computers, and equipment, recognizing alphanumeric characters, distinguishing colors, and observing physical characteristics.

Responsibilities

Assume responsibility for patient care and perform complete, comprehensive patient evaluations.
Interpret evaluation findings accurately and complete a written plan of care with goals and a comprehensive program to attain them.
Implement occupational therapy treatment programs and provide basic occupational therapy treatments.
Demonstrate competency in basic occupational therapy skills.
Supervise COTAs and Rehab Technicians regarding individual patient care treatments.
Periodically assess patients’ progress toward treatment goals and revise 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 in professional literature at clinic meetings, grand rounds, conferences, university settings, and meetings as delegated or requested.
Manage time effectively.
Document appropriately in the medical record and complete other documentation duties accurately and efficiently.
May serve as a Clinical Instructor for OT or OTA interns.
Ensure safe care for patients, staff, and visitors and comply with Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards, including budgetary specifications for time, supplies, productivity, and service quality.
Meet mandatory and continuing education and skills competency requirements; support department goals and serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
Model Memorial Hermann service standards by creating safe, caring, personalized, and efficient experiences for patients and colleagues.
Perform other duties as assigned.