Occupational Therapist-TCU/RCU

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

Job summary

Cook Children's Medical Center in Fort Worth seeks a dedicated Occupational Therapist to deliver skilled care to children and families. You will work with a team to apply evidence-based practice and make clinical decisions that impact outcomes.

You will assess and treat patients with musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, neurological, respiratory and developmental needs, including medically complex infants on ventilators. BLS certification within 30 days and a state license or eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy.
• BLS certification within 30 days of employment.
• State license for Occupational Therapy or licensure eligible.

Responsibilities

• Deliver occupational therapy to patients and families.
• Assess and treat musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, neurological, respiratory, developmental issues.
• Care for medically complex infants and ventilated children (tracheostomies).
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and uphold good customer relations.

Skills

BLS certification

Infant handling

Team collaboration

Clinical judgment

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Location: Medical Center - Fort Worth Department: Therapy Rehab-TCU-RCU Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Standard Weekly Hours: 40

Summary: The Occupational Therapist will deliver competent and skilled care to patients and families according their identified needs. The Occupational Therapist will deliver care with a team-orientation, an emphasis on good customer relations, sound clinical judgment and appropriate decision-making abilities that take into consideration evidenced based practice. The Occupational Therapist assesses and implements direct service for patients for the following: musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, neurological, respiratory, developmental and pain disorders. This position is based heavily in treating medically complex infants and children who have tracheostomies and are on ventilators. Experience with infant handling and medically fragile children preferred.

Schedule: 4-10s

Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy. BLS certification within 30 days of employment required. State license for Occupational Therapy or licensure eligible.

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.