Occupational Therapist - PRN

Occupational Therapist (OT) – PRN

Nexus Children's Hospital – Houston Schedule: PRN | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

About Nexus Children's Hospital – Houston

Nexus Children's Hospital – Houston provides structured inpatient care for children ages 4 to 18 with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD). Located in Houston's Westchase District, our bright, home-like environment offers a safe and supportive setting where children can grow, stabilize, and build the skills needed for success.

Our program focuses on behavioral stability, communication development, and functional independence. Our interdisciplinary team works closely with patients and families to improve daily living skills, sensory regulation, and overall independence while supporting emotional and behavioral growth — because at Nexus, we're mending minds.

Position Summary

The Occupational Therapist (OT) provides therapeutic services to children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental, behavioral, and medically complex conditions. The OT evaluates functional abilities, develops individualized treatment plans, and works closely with the interdisciplinary team to improve daily living skills, sensory processing, coordination, and independence.

This role requires strong clinical reasoning, flexibility, and the ability to work with patients who may have developmental, behavioral, or emotional regulation challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized occupational therapy treatment plans
• Provide therapeutic interventions to improve daily living skills, sensory processing, and functional independence
• Work with patients who have developmental disabilities, neurological conditions, or behavioral challenges
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, speech therapists, and behavioral teams
• Educate patients and caregivers on therapeutic techniques and home programs
• Document evaluations, treatments, and progress in the electronic medical record
• Use adaptive equipment and sensory-based interventions to support independence
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and care planning
• Maintain compliance with all regulatory, safety, and documentation standards
• Promote a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment for all patients

Qualifications

• Current Texas Occupational Therapist license required
• BLS certification required
• De-escalation training required within 30 days of hire
• Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program required
• Experience with pediatric, neurologic, or developmental populations preferred
• Experience in inpatient, rehabilitation, or behavioral health settings preferred
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary clinical team
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care
• Comfort working in a structured behavioral environment

Our Core Values: GOPTIC

At Nexus, GOPTIC is more than a slogan—it's the foundation of how we care for children and families.

Genuine – We act with honesty, integrity, and empathy in all interactions. Ownership – We take responsibility for our actions and celebrate our shared success. Positivity – We create a hopeful and encouraging environment for every child and family. Teamwork – We work together across disciplines to achieve the best outcomes. Innovation – We constantly seek better, more creative ways to support healing and growth. Compassion – We put our patients first, leading with kindness and understanding.

Before You Apply

Ask yourself:

1. Are you comfortable working with patients who have behavioral or emotional challenges?
2. Are you available to work PRN as needed, including weekdays or weekends?
3. Do you enjoy working as part of an interdisciplinary clinical team?
4. Do you live the GOPTIC values every day?

If your answer is YES, we invite you to apply today and join the Nexus team — where we're mending minds and empowering growth every day.