<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 environment supported</li> <li>Hospital-based employment with access to full institutional benefits (details provided at offer)</li> <li>Opportunity to supervise COTAs, therapy aides/technicians, and students — leadership development built into the role</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 the full spectrum of rehabilitation diagnoses</li> <li>Interdisciplinary team model — active collaboration with nursing, physicians, and other rehabilitation disciplines</li> <li>Patient and family education is a defined component of every episode of care</li> <li>Supervisory responsibilities over Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants, therapy aides/technicians, and students as needed</li> <li>Documentation managed within an EMR platform; proficiency in healthcare records including evaluations, re-evaluations, screens, and discharge summaries required</li> <li>Practice governed by established hospital and department policies within the full OT scope of practice</li> <li>Universal precautions, isolation protocols, and sterile technique adherence are standard expectations</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 are welcome and encouraged to apply</li> <li>Current CPR certification required</li> <li>Demonstrated knowledge of healthcare terminology, anatomy, physiology, and rehabilitation-relevant disease concepts</li> <li>Competency with EMR software and clinical documentation standards including HIPAA compliance</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 wildlife refuges. The nearby city of Bay City serves as the regional hub for dining, shopping, and services, while Houston — one of the nation's largest medical centers — is approximately 90 miles to the northeast, providing access to major-city amenities without the urban cost burden. This is an appealing setting for clinicians who value a close-knit community, outdoor lifestyle, and a manageable commute.</p>