Occupational Therapist - PRN

Nexus Health Systems Ltd•Conroe, TX

31d•Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist (OT) plays a critical role in helping patients rebuild the skills needed for everyday life after neurological injury or complex medical illness. Through hands-on, individualized therapy, the OT helps patients improve self-care, mobility, cognition, and functional independence while working closely with an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team. This role is ideal for clinicians who enjoy working with neurologic and medically complex patients in a structured rehabilitation environment and who value teamwork, consistency, and making meaningful progress with every patient. The Occupational Therapist works with patients who may have cognitive, psychiatric, or physical challenges and helps them develop the skills needed for greater independence, safety, and quality of life.

Requirements

Current Occupational Therapist license in the State of Texas required
Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program required
NBCOT certification required
BLS / CPR Certification required
De-escalation training required within 30 days of hire
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary clinical team
Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care

Nice To Haves

Minimum 2 years of clinical experience preferred
Experience working with neurologic, rehabilitation, or medically complex patients preferred
Hospital, inpatient, or rehabilitation experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct occupational therapy evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans
Provide therapy focused on activities of daily living, functional skills, and independence
Treat patients with neurologic, behavioral, or medically complex conditions
Use adaptive equipment, assistive devices, and environmental modifications as needed
Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly
Collaborate with speech therapy, physical therapy, psychology, nursing, and medical staff
Supervise COTAs and assist with coordination of therapy services when needed
Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record
Follow Nexus policies, HIPAA standards, and safety procedures
Use approved de-escalation techniques when needed to maintain safety
Support a structured, therapeutic environment that promotes patient progress