
Occupational Therapist FT Days
HCA Houston Healthcare · Pasadena, TX
- On site
- Full-time
- $70,000 / year
- Pasadena, TX
Job highlights
- Help patients regain independence and quality of life.
- Develop individualized patient care plans.
- Provide hands-on therapeutic interventions.
- Collaborate with physicians and care teams.
- Advance your career with growth opportunities.
About the role
Occupational Therapist FT Days
Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as an Occupational Therapist today with HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast.
Job Summary And Qualifications
Occupational Therapists play a vital role in helping patients regain independence, confidence, and quality of life after illness or injury. Guided by our mission to care for and improve human life, you will deliver compassionate, evidence-based therapy tailored to each patient’s unique goals and capabilities. Working closely with physicians and an interdisciplinary care team, you will evaluate needs, develop individualized care plans, and provide hands-on treatment that supports recovery through every stage of healing. With access to advanced clinical resources, professional growth opportunities, and a culture grounded in purpose, you’ll have the resources and support to grow your expertise while improving more lives in more ways.
Your role will include:
- Evaluating each patient’s functional abilities and needs, then developing individualized therapy plans in coordination with physicians and the care team.
- Delivering skilled, evidence-based interventions that promote healing, independence, and quality of life through purposeful, compassionate care.
- Monitoring patient progress, adjusting plans as needed, and ensuring thorough, timely documentation that reflects quality outcomes.
- Educating patients and families to build understanding, confidence, and engagement throughout recovery and beyond.
- Collaborating with interdisciplinary partners to ensure seamless transitions of care, safe environments, and exceptional patient experiences.
- Leading by example—providing guidance to therapy assistants or students and upholding HCA Healthcare’s mission, values, and commitment to excellence.
What qualifications you will need:
License / Certifications / Requirements
Requires current Texas Licensure and BLS certification.
Education:
Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university is required.
Experience:
One to two years related experience and/or training is preferred.
Benefits
HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
Learn More About Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast is a full-service 340+ bed acute care hospital in Pasadena, Texas. We have been a leader of medical care in Pasadena for more than 50 years. With board-certified physicians, registered nurses and expert technicians, the community has come to rely on us for top-quality, comprehensive and compassionate healthcare. HCA Houston Southeast is the only hospital in Pasadena with both Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary PCI and Resuscitation by the American College of Cardiology and full accreditation by The Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. 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.
"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual." - 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 Occupational Therapist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Key skills/competency
- Occupational Therapy
- Patient Evaluation
- Care Planning
- Rehabilitation
- Patient Education
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Documentation
- Texas Licensure
- BLS Certification
- Healthcare
Skills & topics
- Occupational Therapist
- Therapist
- Rehabilitation
- Patient Care
- Healthcare
- HCA Healthcare
- Texas
- Pasadena
- Hospital
- Medical
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your occupational therapy experience and Texas licensure.
- Showcase patient care skills: Emphasize your ability to develop care plans and deliver interventions.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your approach to patient evaluation and collaboration.
- Demonstrate passion: Express your commitment to patient recovery and HCA's mission.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the essential qualifications for an Occupational Therapist at HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast?
- To be considered for the Occupational Therapist position at HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast, you will need a Bachelor's degree, a current Texas Licensure, and BLS certification. While one to two years of related experience is preferred, a strong understanding of patient evaluation, care planning, and therapeutic interventions is crucial.
- What is the typical work environment for an Occupational Therapist at HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast?
- As an Occupational Therapist at HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast, you will work in a hospital setting, collaborating closely with physicians and an interdisciplinary care team. The role involves direct patient interaction, developing care plans, and providing hands-on therapy to help patients regain independence and quality of life.
- What career growth opportunities are available for an Occupational Therapist at HCA Houston Healthcare?
- HCA Healthcare emphasizes professional growth. As an Occupational Therapist, you can expect access to advanced clinical resources and opportunities to expand your expertise. The company also offers guidance to therapy assistants or students, fostering leadership development.
- How does HCA Houston Healthcare support its employees' well-being and financial future?
- HCA Houston Healthcare offers a comprehensive total rewards package. This includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, as well as wellbeing support like free counseling. For financial security, they provide a 401(k) plan with a 100% match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and education support like tuition assistance.
- What is HCA Houston Healthcare's commitment to the community and ethical practices?
- HCA Houston Healthcare is deeply committed to the community, providing top-quality, compassionate healthcare for over 50 years. HCA Healthcare as a whole has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® multiple times and demonstrates significant investment in charitable care and uncompensated services.