<p>A hospital-based Occupational Therapist opportunity is open in Cedar Lake, TX, offering a full-scope clinical role within an acute care rehabilitation services department. The position is well-suited for an experienced OT or a motivated new graduate ready to practice evidence-based occupational therapy across a diverse inpatient population. Candidates will carry full clinical accountability for evaluation, treatment planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration from day one.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>New graduates are explicitly encouraged to apply — structured onboarding supported</li> <li>Hospital-based employment with access to full institutional benefits (details available upon inquiry)</li> <li>Collaborative, interdisciplinary team environment within an established Rehabilitation Services department</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Full-scope OT practice: evaluations, re-evaluations, therapeutic modalities, and direct treatment</li> <li>Evidence-based plan-of-care development applied across a medically complex inpatient population</li> <li>Patient and family education integrated into every episode of care</li> <li>Supervisory responsibilities over Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants, Therapy Aides/Technicians, and students as needed</li> <li>Practice governed by established hospital and department policies within the full OT scope of practice</li> <li>Documentation requirements include evaluations, re-evaluations, screens, and discharge summaries in compliance with HIPAA</li> <li>EMR-based documentation environment; proficiency with healthcare software expected</li> <li>Universal precautions, isolation protocols, and sterile technique enforced as applicable</li> <li>Interdisciplinary patient-care team model with active collaboration across clinical disciplines</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Active Texas Occupational Therapy license required</li> <li>Registration with the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) required</li> <li>Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program</li> <li>Minimum one year of clinical experience preferred; new graduates welcome and encouraged to apply</li> <li>Current CPR certification required</li> <li>Working knowledge of healthcare terminology, anatomy, physiology, and disease concepts relevant to rehabilitation services</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to supervise OTAs, therapy aides, and students within the appropriate scope</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Cedar Lake is a small community situated in Matagorda County along the Texas Gulf Coast, offering a quiet, low-cost-of-living lifestyle with easy access to coastal recreation including fishing, boating, and beachgoing along the Gulf of Mexico. The greater Bay City area serves as the regional hub for healthcare and commerce, while Houston — one of the nation's largest medical and cultural centers — lies approximately 90 miles to the northeast, providing urban amenities within comfortable driving distance.</p>