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Encompass Health·Houston, Texas
Occupational Therapist · $83,200 - $97,760/yr
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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 164 posted allied health roles in Houston, Texas salarys. This role sits in the 64th percentile.
Pay for this role is about 22% above the Houston, Texas median for allied health roles.
The occupational therapist will provide direct patient care and treatment while supervising occupational therapist assistants and technicians. They are responsible for maintaining communication across hospital departments to ensure patient needs are met in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
$83,200.00 - $97,760.00 More one-on-one time More success for patients and professionals BE THE CONNECTION. In your role as an occupational therapist (OT), you’ll be the connection between the additional one-on-one time we enjoy with each patient and the progress they make. Following them throughout their stay, you’ll work with the latest technologies and experience unprecedented growth opportunities within your chosen field. Get to know your patients and help them reach their goals, while pursuing some of your own as part of national post-acute care leader Encompass Health. What Makes Encompass Health Careers Different—and Better: Working at Encompass Health means being part of something special: A team that is passionate about making an impact on patients’ lives each day. Unlike the typical hospital setting, Encompass Health offers you the unique opportunity to walk alongside patients on their road to recovery from stroke, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, joint replacements, multiple trauma and cardiac/pulmonary conditions. As you help patients achieve goals and regain independence, you can form significant relationships with them and celebrate the successes they experience along the way. Our culture of compassion and collaboration is founded on more than just the care we provide our patients; it is expressed in the values we live. We encourage and empower each employee to keep learning and growing by providing the resources to deliver a better way to care. At Encompass Health, you’ll find something decidedly different and more satisfying: A career that is challenging, inspiring and rewarding. Maximize your talent and join a team that is committed to setting the standard for better healthcare with this engaging opportunity: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (OT) Shifts: Full-Time (Monday - Friday), Part-Time (Tuesday - Friday) Here is your opportunity to channel the full extent of your knowledge, skills, ambition, and experience on a daily basis. Inspire our patients to progress each day as you:
Effectively delegate tasks and supervise occupational therapist assistants and technicians.
Provide occupational therapy treatment and patient care according to hospital, state and federal regulations and professional guidelines.
Maintain open and ongoing communication with hospital departments to ensure that patient, staff and hospital needs are met.
Current state licensure or certification on or before first day of employment required.
CPR certification preferred, unless otherwise required by hospital policy.
Successful completion of a degree from an accredited therapy program or one that is determined to be substantially equivalent to a U.S.-accredited program by an appropriate certifying agency preferred.
Candidates must hold a current state licensure or certification and have successfully completed an accredited therapy program. Effective communication skills and demonstrated competency in occupational therapy evaluation and care planning are required.
Effective communication skills for working with patients, families, and caregivers required.
Demonstrated competency in occupational therapy evaluation, assessment, care planning and treatment. Enjoy competitive compensation and benefits that start on day one, including:
Benefits that begin when you do.
Affordable medical, dental and vision plans provided to meet the needs of full and part-time employees and their families.
Generous paid time off that increases with tenure.
Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities.
Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock-purchase plans.
Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
About Us: Helping patients regain hope and independence, Encompass Health is a national leader in post-acute care. We operate rehabilitation hospitals in 36 states as well as Puerto Rico.
Following the
Encompass
Way, we are driven by our core values: We proudly set the standard, lead with empathy, do what’s right, focus on the positive, and remain stronger together. Realize the powerful difference you can make. Take this opportunity to join our team. To learn more about us, please visit us online at encompasshealth.com
Connect with us: https://www.facebook.com/EncompassCareers https://www.linkedin.com/company/encompasshealth/ https://twitter.com/encompasshlth https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Encompass-Health-EI_IE1959649.11,27.htm Equal Opportunity Employer
Market context
In Texas, Occupational Therapist openings often reflect steady demand in skilled nursing and long-term care settings, where employers look for clinicians who can support rehabilitation and daily function. These roles are competitive because candidates with an active Texas OT license, good standing with regulators, and current treatment knowledge can step into patient care with less onboarding. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to quickly compare fit, then confirm your license status and SNF or long-term care experience before applying.