Introduction

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
  
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
  
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
  
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  
• Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant PRN where your passion for creating positive patient interactions are valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

Prevent disabilities, restore patients with functional capacities to optimal level as well as assisting them in maintaining that level following disease, injury or loss of body part. The department will meet age specific needs of neonatal (0-4 wks.), infant (1 mo.-12 mos.), child (1 yr.-12 yrs.), adolescent (13 yrs.-18 yrs.), adult (18 yrs.- 64 yrs.), and geriatric (greater than 64 yrs.) population.

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  Carries out Occupational Therapy patient care programs planned by and with the supervision of the Licensed Occupational therapist while maintaining confidentiality of all pertinent patient care information to assure patient’s rights are protected.
• Demonstrates understanding of rationale and application of therapeutic techniques, proper body mechanics, safe and efficient patient handling skills and proper equipment usage.
• Participates in clinic maintenance and prevention procedures.
• Works as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team with other hospital departments and physicians in order to provide comprehensive quality care to patients.
• Reports to supervising OT or manager, patient-care management problems, equipment needs and maintenance requirements. Communicates with OT on a weekly basis the status of the Patient’s progress, lack of progress, etc. with recommendations and follow through of those aspects of change and development. Actively participates in therapist and physician contact when orders for therapy are unclear or appear inappropriate. Coordinates patient’s treatment with other healthcare professionals where appropriate.
• Plans individual patient schedule and maintains daily attendance record, charging for patient treatment on a daily basis in approved manner.
• Maintains daily progress notes documenting the supervising therapist.
• Demonstrates compliance with department and hospital Policies & Procedures while displaying cooperative and constructive attitude in intradepartmental and interdepartmental relationships.
• Actively engages in learning and continuing education for self-improvement and professional growth. Attends and participates in staff meetings/inservices. Participate in interdisciplinary conferences and report with/to disciplines on patient’s progress and discharge planning.
• Assists Director or manager in revising, developing department Policy & Procedures fulfilling department Performance Improvement and other duties assigned.
• Actively seeks to improve and maintain standards in professional patient care delivery and informs the medical community and hospital staff as to the role of Occupational Therapy and its techniques.
• Actively participates in the hospital and department’s Quality and Performance Improvement programs.
• Works weekends and holidays as needed.
• Complies with the hospital’s behavioral expectations.
• Supports and participates in the hospital’s Patient Engagement and Satisfaction initiatives.
• Shares and promotes the hospital’s Mission, Vision and Values.
• Supports the Ethics and Compliance Program.

Job Summary and Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Experience:

• Two to three years experience in acute or rehab setting preferred.
• New graduates accepted.

Education:

• Successfully completed a 1 or 2 year college program for Occupational Therapy Assistants that lead to certification or Associate Degree.
• Must be licensed in the State of Texas

This role requires you to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 based on local, state and /or federal law or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is approved).

HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake is a 530+ bed hospital where sophisticated, world-class medicine meets the comfort, care and convenience of a community hospital. For more than 40 years, we have proudly been providing high quality, cost-effective, comprehensive healthcare to the Houston Bay Area. We opened our doors in 1972 and now employ 2,000+ staff members and 900+ physicians in a wide range of specialties. Our specialists offer more talent and experience than any other hospital in the region. We are a Level II Trauma Center and the only exclusive heart hospital south of Houston. Our accredited center provides nationally-recognized care in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and recovery of cardiovascular diseases. HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake offers a variety of other services, including Woman Services, Pediatric Care, Breast Diagnostic Center, ACR-accredited Imaging Center, Wound Care Treatment Center featuring Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, and much more. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status