Occupational Therapist-Inpatient, Pool

CCMC Cook Children's Medical Center; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Children’s Health Care System is seeking an Inpatient Staff Occupational Therapist in Fort Worth to provide pediatric inpatient services, focusing on functional skills to support development and independence. Responsibilities include evaluation, treatment and home programming for various pediatric conditions within an acute medical setting.

The role involves patient and caregiver education, collaboration with the medical team, and adherence to department policies for documentation and care

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in OT; Pediatric and/or Developmental experience preferred.
• BLS required.
• State license for occupational therapy or eligible for licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-patient occupational therapy focusing on functional skills to enhance development and restore function.
• Evaluate, treat and create home programming for pediatric conditions, including musculoskeletal injuries, neuromuscular and neurological impairments.
• Evaluate for assistive devices, activities of daily living, and fabrication of splints.
• Provide therapy to chronically ill patients admitted for lengthy stays; educate caregivers and collaborate with medical professionals.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in OT

Job description

Location & Schedule

Location: Medical Center - Fort Worth Department: Rehab-Downtown FW Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Standard Weekly Hours: 8

Summary

The Inpatient Staff Occupational therapist will have the education, knowledge and skill to provide in-patient services, focusing on functional skills to enhance development, restore function and to prevent disability from pediatric conditions, illness and injury in an acute medical setting. Evaluation, treatment and home programming are provided for children with musculoskeletal injuries to upper extremities, fine motor delays, visual perceptual and visual motor impairments, brain injuries and neurological impairments, sensory processing disorders and related problems, hematology and oncology disorders, and neuromuscular conditions. Also includes evaluation for assistive devices and activities of daily living as well as evaluation for and fabrication of splints. The OT will provide therapy services for chronically ill patients admitted to hospital for lengthy stays, as well. The position shall include patient and caregiver education and consultation to other medical professionals, clinics and agencies, both within Cook Childrens Health Care System and within the community. Documentation and correspondence pertaining to these services shall follow department and system policies.

Qualifications

Bachelors or Masters degree in OT Pediatric and/or Developmental experience preferred. BLS required. State license for occupational therapy or eligible for licensure.

About Us

Cook Children’s is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children’s offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination. Cook Children’s is a Texas-only employer. If you are hired, you will need to maintain your primary residence within the state of Texas, along with all licenses and credentials required for your position throughout your employment. Promise, a strong word with deep meaning that everyone understands—especially kids. This is the foundation of our organization and what drives us to blaze new trails in medical care, research, advanced technology, as well as programs and initiatives that benefit children who may not otherwise have access to quality health care. Every day our employees come to work with the intention of keeping our Promise. It's the guiding principle that helps our patients and their families get better and stay healthy. As a member of our Cook Children's team, you can be an important part of making that happen.