Occupational Therapist, TIRR; Neuro Traveler

Job Summary

The Traveler Therapist provides short-term clinical coverage across designated campuses to support patient care continuity during planned and unplanned staffing needs. This role is designed to increase access, reduce waitlists, support productivity, and provide flexible coverage for PTO, FMLA, holidays, growth positions, and unexpected absences. Traveler Therapists remain primarily aligned to a home cost center but are expected to float to other campuses as assigned.

• Provide high-quality patient care across multiple campuses as assigned
• Support coverage for long‑term planned PTO, FMLA, holiday coverage, illness or last‑minute call‑outs, growth positions, and business expansion
• Assist in reducing waitlists and improving access to care
• Support productivity and patient‑care success metrics
• Communicate effectively with home and host managers
• Float first when campus coverage needs arise

• Travelers are first to float
• If no float need exists, the Traveler follows the normal Flex process and is NOT first to flex to census; they will align with the clinic's normal flex to census rotation
• When no traveler need exists, the therapist works at their home cost center

• Variety in caseloads and clinical environments
• Professional growth and skill diversification
• Exposure to different teams, workflows, and patient populations
• Opportunity to support system-wide patient access and care continuity

The Traveler will cover the central locations: IP (Inpatient), Kirby Glen, West University, Southeast, Southwest.

Travel stipend and mileage reimbursement is available.

• Education
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  Bachelor's or graduate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university‑based Occupational Therapy program
• Licenses/Certifications
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  • Current or temporary license to practice Occupational Therapy by the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
  • Current certification in Basic Life Support
• Experience / Knowledge / Skills
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  The position requires occasional or frequent lifting up to 75‑100 pounds and carrying up to 30 pounds; prolonged standing; frequent walking, stooping, and squatting. Fine hand dexterity, eye‑hand coordination, the ability to receive oral and written communication, and to communicate verbally and in writing are also necessary. Visual ability to monitor instruments, computers and equipment, recognize alphanumeric characters, distinguish colors, and observe physical characteristics is essential

• Assumes responsibility in the care of the patient. Performs complete, comprehensive evaluation of patients. Accurately interprets evaluation findings. Completes a written plan of care, develops goals based on evaluation findings, and develops a comprehensive program to attain goals
• Implements an occupational therapy treatment program and provides basic occupational therapy treatments. Demonstrates competency in performing basic occupational therapy skills. Supervises COTA’s and Rehab Technicians with regard to individual patient care treatments. Assesses patients periodically to monitor progress towards treatment goals, and alters goals, plan or program as indicated. Motivates and instructs patients/caregivers using appropriate methods
• Communicates effectively with patients/caregivers and professional colleagues to include physicians and insurance companies
• Presents relevant special topics in professional literature at clinic meetings, grand rounds, conferences, university settings and meetings as delegated or requested by faculty
• Manages time effectively
• Documents appropriately in the medical record and completes other documentation duties accurately and efficiently
• May serve as Clinical Instructor for OT or OTA interns
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competence; supports department-based goals that contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff
• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues
• Other duties as assigned