Occupational Therapist - Frisco

Pediatrics Plus; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 61,992 - 75,768; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive Compensation

Paid Time Off

Training & Development

Leadership Opportunities

Job summary

A children's healthcare provider in Texas seeks Occupational Therapists to join their team. The role involves evaluating and providing therapy services to children. Ideal candidates will have current OT licenses, communication skills, and experience working with youth. Benefits include flexible scheduling, competitive pay, and personal growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work with children from birth to age 21.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Pediatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate children using appropriate testing protocols.
• Provide therapy services in various settings.
• Complete documentation of all therapy services.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Basic computer skills

Ability to work with children

Education

Current Occupational Therapist license

Current NBCOT certification

Job description

Are you a compassionate and enthusiastic individual looking to positively impact the life of children with special needs?

At Pediatrics Plus, you can do just that! We are currently seeking Occupational Therapists to join our team of highly qualified professionals that share our vision of Empowering Children to Conquer their World!

Pediatrics Plus is a highly collaborative pediatric healthcare provider. We are committed to helping children succeed in all stages of life through evidence-based therapy (ABA, OT, PT, and Speech) and developmental preschool services, state of the art facilities, specialized equipment, family support and education, and community investment.

Here are some other reasons you’ll love working at Pediatrics Plus:

• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Compensation
• Paid Time Off, Benefits, and 401K
• Training & Development
• Personal Growth & Leadership Opportunities
• Supportive & interdisciplinary work environment

What you will do:

• Evaluatechildren using appropriate testing protocols, tools, etc. to follow funding guidelines for each particular child
• Completeaudit form to be turned in with each evaluation
• Createappropriate goals/objectives to be turned in with each evaluation
• Schedulechildren onto caseload by contacting the parent/guardian
• Providetherapy services to children based on the recommended number of units from evaluations and prescriptions
• Providetherapy services in a variety of settings including home, daycare, schools, outpatient clinic, community, etc.
• Providedocumentation of all therapy services by locking and electronically signing weekly progress notes
• Updateand turnin efficiency reports weekly
• Updateschedule on the server
• Enterscheduled evaluations on the server
• Provideadministration with updated credentials as needed
• Ensurethat non-treatment time is reported to and approved by administration per policy. Enters all non-treatment time into deTASO
• Completeadditional paperwork requirements in an accurate and timely manner as notified by administration. These requirements include, but are not limited to:
  • Annual re-evaluations
  • Six-month progress notes
  • Discharge Summaries
  • Early Intervention paperwork (if needed)
• Be available to provide occupational therapy services and other related duties (meetings, conferences, etc.) during the days and hours stipulated in the employment agreement
• Be available to children and families to ensure continuity of care and proper management of treatment

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What you have:

• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with a wide variety of people
• Must be able to work with children from birth to age 21 and their families
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Basic computer skills which include a working knowledge of database, word processing, spreadsheet, and Internet software
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a very busy environment
• Current, unrestricted Occupational Therapist license as approved by the Texas licensing board
• Current NBCOT certification
• Pediatric Experience (preferred)

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand and stoop, twist, bend, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to maintain regular and punctual attendance. The employee is required to complete tasks in a timely manner.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Compensation: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour

Full Time

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