PRN Occupational Therapist

Advanced Specialty Hospitals · Houston, TX Part Time
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Job Description

If you are a mission-driven professional looking for a challenging yet rewarding opportunity in correctional healthcare, join our team and help us provide top-tier medical and security services to an at-risk population! Advanced Houston Specialty Hospital is looking for a Occupational Therapist to join a team of health care professionals in our newly renovated facility at 205 Hollow Tree Lane, Spring, TX. Rate: $45/hr DOE Position Summary: The Occupational Therapist (OT) assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates therapeutic interventions designed to enhance functional independence, adaptive skills, and quality of life. This position plays a key role in promoting rehabilitation, safety, and well-being for individuals with physical, cognitive, or psychosocial impairments while adhering to all applicable laws, regulations, and facility security protocols. Essential Functions: 1. Conduct evaluations to assess patients' physical, cognitive, emotional, and social abilities related to functional independence and daily living skills. 2. Develop individualized treatment plans that address identified deficits and promote successful participation in self-care, vocational, and leisure activities. 3. Provide direct therapeutic interventions including adaptive techniques, therapeutic exercises, and activity-based therapy. 4. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including medical and security staff to ensure coordinated, safe, and effective care delivery. 5. Document assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries in accordance with facility, state, and federal standards. 6. Educate patients and staff on adaptive equipment, ergonomics, and strategies for functional improvement. 7. Participate in case reviews, team meetings, and quality improvement initiatives. 8. Adhere to all infection control, safety, and security procedures specific to the environment. 9. Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism consistent with ethical and legal standards of practice. It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management. Education and Experience Requirements: A Bachelors or Masters degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program. Current and active Occupational Therapist license in the State of Texas. Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience required; experience in correctional, behavioral health, or hospital setting highly desirable. Basic Life Support certification required. Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management. Post Hire Requirements: Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements to include maintaining licenses, certifications, and passing an annual background check. Advanced Houston Specialty Hospital (AHSH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. AHSH participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment opportunities with AHSH and need assistance, please contact our staffing department at 801-693-2702. Job Identification: 71364 Job Category: Medical Job Schedule: Part time

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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.

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.

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