Occupational Therapist - PRN

Occupational Therapist (OT) – PRN

Nexus Neurorecovery Center – Conroe
Schedule: PRN, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

About Nexus Neurorecovery Center – Conroe

Situated on a peaceful, wooded 26-acre campus, Nexus Neurorecovery Center – Conroe offers the Rise Program, a comprehensive neurological rehabilitation program for adults recovering from severe traumatic brain injury (TBI), stroke, spinal cord injury, and other neurological diagnoses. 

This campus is also home to the Life Care Program, which provides long-term residential care for individuals who have sustained serious, life-altering injuries and require ongoing clinical and behavioral support. At Nexus Neurorecovery Center, we are committed to helping each individual rebuild independence, purpose, and quality of life—because at Nexus, we’re mending minds.

Position Summary

The Occupational Therapist (OT) plays a critical role in helping patients rebuild the skills needed for everyday life after neurological injury or complex medical illness. Through hands-on, individualized therapy, the OT helps patients improve self-care, mobility, cognition, and functional independence while working closely with an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team.

This role is ideal for clinicians who enjoy working with neurologic and medically complex patients in a structured rehabilitation environment and who value teamwork, consistency, and making meaningful progress with every patient. 

The Occupational Therapist works with patients who may have cognitive, psychiatric, or physical challenges and helps them develop the skills needed for greater independence, safety, and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct occupational therapy evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans
• Provide therapy focused on activities of daily living, functional skills, and independence
• Treat patients with neurologic, behavioral, or medically complex conditions
• Use adaptive equipment, assistive devices, and environmental modifications as needed
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly
• Collaborate with speech therapy, physical therapy, psychology, nursing, and medical staff
• Supervise COTAs and assist with coordination of therapy services when needed
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record
• Follow Nexus policies, HIPAA standards, and safety procedures
• Use approved de-escalation techniques when needed to maintain safety
• Support a structured, therapeutic environment that promotes patient progress

Qualifications

• Current Occupational Therapist license in the State of Texas required
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program required
• NBCOT certification required
• BLS / CPR Certification required
• De-escalation training required within 30 days of hire
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience preferred
• Experience working with neurologic, rehabilitation, or medically complex patients preferred
• Hospital, inpatient, or rehabilitation experience strongly preferred
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary clinical team
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care

Our Core Values: GOPTIC

At Nexus, GOPTIC is more than a slogan—it’s the foundation of how we care for patients 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. Have you worked with patients who have neurological or medically complex conditions?
2. Are you comfortable working in a rehabilitation setting?
3. Are you available to work PRN?
4. Do you enjoy working as part of an interdisciplinary therapy team?
5. Do you live the GOPTIC values every day?

If your answer is YES, we invite you to apply today and join the Conroe team within the Nexus network!