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Job description
Hiring Post: Senior Neurologic Occupational Therapist - Outpatient (Fournace Place)
Compensation: $43.22 to $56.19/hour Benefits
Day 1 medical, dental, and vision coverage
$10k student loan repayment
Tuition reimbursement (after 6 months)
Shift differentials (Evenings, Nights, Weekends, Holidays)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
Life and AD&D insurance
401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Subsidized parking
Access to a credit union
Employee disaster relief support
About the Position
Harris Health System is hiring a full-time Senior Neurologic Occupational Therapist for its outpatient department at Fournace Place . This position is ideal for a highly skilled OT who thrives in a collaborative, patient-focused environment. You will be responsible for conducting patient evaluations, administering neurologically focused interventions, supporting departmental quality improvement efforts, and mentoring staff as a clinical specialist.
You will also serve as a key resource for program or product line development and be responsible for managing outpatient appointment systems and working closely with front office staff to ensure proper certification and recertification processes. This role requires the ability to adapt patient care and customer service approaches to accommodate the physical, psychosocial, cultural, and safety needs of a diverse population.About Harris Health System
Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider serving Harris County, Texas , since 1966. With a mission to serve low-income, uninsured, and underinsured residents, Harris Health provides acute and primary care, chronic disease management, and population health services.
Its comprehensive system includes Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) , as well as 39 clinics, health centers, specialty facilities, and virtual care options. Harris Health is one of the few systems in the nation to receive:
Magnet® designation for nursing excellence
NCQA recognition for patient-centered medical homes
Academic partnerships with top-tier institutions including Baylor College of Medicine , UTHealth , MD Anderson , and University of Houston's Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine
Requirements
Education :
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy
Current Texas OT license
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an AHA-approved hospital program
Specialty Certification preferred
Experience :
Minimum 4 years of OT experience OR
1 year as a licensed OT plus 6 years as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) (with completion of a bridge program)
Prior ambulatory care experience strongly preferred
Communication Skills :
Above Average Verbal (frequent public contact)
Excellent written communication (correspondence and reporting)
Bilingual skills in Spanish or Vietnamese preferred
Other Skills :
Strong analytical and research capabilities
Proficiency in medical terminology and Microsoft Word
Competency in occupational therapy equipment and outpatient systems
Work Schedule :
Flexible availability is required
Location:
Administration - Fournace Place
Houston, TX
Job ID:
Job Status: Full-Time | Regular
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Worksite address
houston, TX, 77246, US
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