Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant – Heart & Vascular Institute - Adults, TMC

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary

At Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center, you’ll be part of a highly specialized occupational therapy team at the forefront of advanced cardiovascular rehabilitation. Our Heart & Vascular Institute offers a unique opportunity to combine complex patient care, clinical innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and professional leadership in an environment that values expertise, teamwork, and continuous growth.

Highlights of joining our team-

• Advanced Clinical Practice: Work with highly complex cardiovascular patients, including those requiring ECMO and advanced mechanical circulatory support devices, while participating in innovative early mobilization and rehabilitation practices.
• Exceptional Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Partner closely with physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, and other specialists to develop individualized rehabilitation plans for critically ill patients.
• Clinical Leadership & Mentorship: Lead and develop a cohesive team of skilled occupational therapists, fostering clinical excellence through mentorship, competency development, and ongoing education.
• Innovation & Research: Participate in clinical research, evidence-based practice initiatives, and opportunities to advance rehabilitation approaches for patients with complex cardiovascular conditions.
• Professional Growth & Development: Expand your expertise through specialized clinical education, continuing education opportunities, and exposure to cutting-edge cardiovascular interventions.
• A Collaborative, High-Performing Team: Join a supportive, highly skilled team that thrives on collaboration, shared learning, and delivering exceptional care to patients with complex medical needs.
• Meaningful Clinical Impact: Play an essential role in helping critically ill patients regain function, independence, and quality of life throughout their recovery.

Training and orientation provided over a nine month period

Job Description

Schedule

Open to 8, 10 or 12-hr days

Weekdays TBD

Three Saturdays or Sundays per month required

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant or an Occupational Therapist program.

Licenses/Certifications: Current License to practice Occupational Therapy by the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners license or eligibility.

Current certification in Basic Life Support.

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

• The position requires occasional to frequent lifting up to 75-100 pounds and carrying of 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.  The visual ability to monitor instruments, computers and equipment, recognize alphanumeric characters, distinguish colors and observe physical characteristics are essential to this position.

Principal Accountabilities

• Implements an occupational therapy treatment program as described by an occupational therapist’s written plan of care.  Provides occupational therapy services under the supervision of the OT, and modifies treatment only as allowed by the plan of care.  Is able to demonstrate occupational therapy skills competently.  May screen patients for possible OT services under the direction of an OT.  Monitors patient’s condition and progress towards treatment goals.
• Communicates effectively with the supervising occupational therapist, patient/caregiver and other professional colleagues to include physicians and insurance companies.
• Manages time effectively.
• Documents appropriately in the medical record and completes other documentation duties accurately and efficiently.
• May serve as a clinical resource to colleagues, other health care professionals or to the community in general.
• May serve as clinical instructor for OTA interns.
• Presents relevant special topics in professional literature at clinic meetings, grand rounds, conferences, university settings and meetings as delegated or requested by the faculty.
• 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.
• 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.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization. Other duties as assigned.