OccupationalTherap ClinSpecAdv

Texas Children's; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist for NICU care. The role requires planning, evaluating, and implementing developmentally appropriate OT treatment programs in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Applicants should have extensive Texas licensure and many pediatric/neurodevelopment certifications. The position involves collaborative care and documentation within the EMR system and respiratory fit testing as part of safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Licensed Occupational Therapist registered in Texas.
• 8 years of relevant clinical experience.
• Experience in NICU or pediatric neurodevelopment preferred.
• Respiratory fit testing required by employer.
• Extensive board certifications in pediatric and neurological rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient evaluations and reassessments.
• Create individualized care plans based on evaluations.
• Set measurable long- and short-term goals.
• Manage clinic schedule to meet productivity targets.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team for patient care.
• Monitor patient response to therapy and adjust as needed.
• Recommend adaptive equipment or discontinuation of therapy when appropriate.
• Coordinate with clinic team to assess clinical support needs.
• Obtain patient authorization prior to therapy.
• Assess patient and family education needs and deliver home programs.
• Document patient information in electronic medical record.

Skills

OT Licensure TX

NDTA Certification

RESNA ATP

AOTA BC-P

AOTA BC-PR

ACBIS

HTCC

LANA

ACOLS

NTCB

ABWM

AOTA SC-D&CM

AOTA SC-EM

AOTA SC-FE&S

AOTA SC-LV

NDTA CCPOND-NDT

SBI Schroth Certification

ISPI Therapeutic Pain Specialist

AIB Vestibular Rehabilitation

Barral Visceral Manipulation

Education

OT Licensure - Texas

NDTA/NDTA Certifications (various)

RESNA & AOTA Certifications

ACOLS/ACBIS/HTCC/LANA certifications

Job description

We are searching for an Occupational Therapist to work in our NICU - someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you'll plan, evaluate, organize, and implement occupational therapy treatment programs in a developmentally and age-appropriate manner.

Think you've got what it takes?

Skills & Requirements

Required 8 years Relevant Clinical Experience

• Required Licenses/Certifications
• OT - Occupational Therapist by the State of Texas
• ASBIC-NDT - Adults with Stroke and Brain Injury Certification by the Neurodevelopmental Treatment Association (NDTA)
• ATP - Assistive Technology Practitioner Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology: society of North American (RESNA)
• BC-P (AOTA) - Board Certification in Pediatrics by The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
• BC-PR - Board Certification in Physical Rehabilitation by The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
• CBIS - Cert-Cert Brain Injury Spec Academy of Certified Brain Injury Specialist (ACBIS)
• CHT - Certified Hand Therapist Hand Therapy Certification Commission (HTCC)
• CLT-LANA - Certified Lymphedema Therapist - Lymphedema by the Assoc of North America Lymphedema Association of North America (LANA)
• CLT-ACOLS - Certified Lymphedema Therapist - Academy of Lymphatic Studies Academy of Lymphatic Studies (ACOLS) (lifetime)
• CNT - Certified Neonatal Therapist Neonatal Therapy by the National Certification Board (NTCB)
• CWS - Cert-Cert Wound SPCLST by the American Board of Wound Management (ABWM)
• SC-D&CM - Specialty Certification in Driving and Community Mobility by The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
• SC-EM - Specialty Certification in Environmental Modification by The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
• SC-FE&S - Specialty Certification in Feeding, Eating, and Swallowing by The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
• SC-LV - Specialty Certification in Low Vision by The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
• CCPOND-NDT - Children with Cerebral Palsy and Other Neuromuscular Disorders (Pediatric) by the Neurodevelopmental Treatment Association (NDTA)
• SC - Schroth Certification Schroth Barcelona Institute (SBI)
• TPS-ISPI - Therapeutic Pain Specialist - by the International Spine & Pain Institute International Spine & Pain Institute (ISPI)
• TPS-EIM - Therapeutic Pain Specialist Evidence in Motion Evidence In Motion
• VR II - Vestibular Rehabilitation ll Certification by The American Institute of Balance (AIB)
• VMP - Visceral Manipulation Certification by the Barral Institute

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Complete patient evaluations and reassessments in accordance with hospital and department guidelines
• Develop an individualized plan of care based on evaluation findings
• Develop measurable long-term and short-term goals
• Manage the schedule effectively to maintain productivity expectations
• Participate in ongoing communication and collaboration with other members of the patient's interdisciplinary care team
• Monitor patient response to treatment intervention
• Recommend appropriate adaptive equipment and/or termination of treatment when appropriate
• Collaborate with the clinic/program team to assess the need for clinical support
• Ensure patient authorization prior to providing therapy treatment
• Assess patient and family needs regarding their level of understanding, readiness to learn, ability to assimilate information, and the most desirable method of teaching
• Develop and instruct the patient and family for appropriate home treatment programs
• Document the patient information in the electronic medical record