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Occupational Therapist

Job Description

Avir at Houston - In-House PRN Occupational Therapist (OT) – Houston, TX Avir at Houston is excited to offer an outstanding opportunity for a PRN Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our in-house rehabilitation team in the Houston, TX area. Open to new grads! Weekend and PTO coverage. Position Overview As an Occupational Therapist, you will assess and treat residents to improve function, independence, and overall quality of life. This role includes developing evidence-based treatment plans, delivering skilled therapy services, and collaborating closely with the interdisciplinary team. Key Responsibilities Evaluate residents to determine functional impairments and therapy needs. Develop and implement individualized treatment plans focused on ADLs and IADLs. Track progress and modify treatment plans as needed in coordination with the IDT. Recommend adaptive equipment and home modifications to promote independence. Educate patients, caregivers, and families on therapeutic strategies. Ensure accurate, timely documentation per state, federal, and facility guidelines. Participate in team meetings and care planning activities. Adhere to all regulatory and facility policies. Qualifications Active Texas Physical Therapy Assistant license Good standing with all licensing boards and regulatory agencies SNF or long-term care experience preferred Familiarity with Net Health documentation a plus Strong interpersonal and communication skills Career Advantages In-house Rehab (Non-contracted) Competitive compensation

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What Most Job Listings Don’t Tell You

General overview for this role type — specific duties and requirements vary by employer.

Support roles in senior living — housekeeping, maintenance, activities, and social work — are far more resident-facing than similar positions in other industries. Housekeepers and maintenance staff interact with residents in their personal living spaces daily, which requires discretion, patience, and genuine respect for the people who live there. In Texas, even non-clinical staff must complete facility-specific training on topics like abuse prevention, infection control, and emergency procedures.

Activities coordinators and social workers play a direct role in resident well-being — isolation and depression are significant concerns in senior living, and programming that keeps residents socially engaged has measurable health outcomes. Maintenance staff in senior care need to understand life-safety systems (fire alarms, emergency generators, call systems) and are often the first responders for building emergencies. Background checks are required for all positions, and many facilities prefer candidates who have previous experience working with older adults.

What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day

Based on typical senior living facilities in the Houston area.

For housekeeping roles, the day follows a room-by-room schedule — cleaning resident rooms, sanitizing common areas, managing laundry, and responding to spill or accident cleanups as they happen. Infection control protocols are more rigorous than in hotels or commercial cleaning, especially during flu season or respiratory illness outbreaks.

Maintenance staff handle a daily work order queue — everything from changing light bulbs and fixing call buttons to HVAC maintenance and plumbing repairs. Life-safety equipment checks (fire extinguishers, exit lighting, generator testing) happen on set schedules. Activities professionals plan and lead group programming — exercise classes, crafts, music sessions, outings — and also provide one-on-one engagement for residents who cannot participate in group settings. Social workers manage care conferences, discharge planning, family mediation, and community resource referrals. Across all these roles, the common thread is that you become a familiar, trusted presence in residents' daily lives.

About This Employer

Avir at Houston is a Nursing — SNF/NF located in Houston, TX at 2310 S Eldridge Pkwy.. This facility holds a 5-star Google rating based on 26 reviews. It has earned a 2 out of 5 CMS quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

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Employer profile provided by Houston Senior Living Guide

Houston Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Home Health and Personal Care Aide positions in the Houston metro area earn a median wage of $10.97/hr ($22,818/yr). The typical range is $10.60 – $13.28/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $20,613/yr

Houston Median $22,818/yr

Experienced (90th) $30,597/yr

vs. National Median -34.6%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by Houston Senior Living Guide.