Occupational Therapist-Inpatient, Pool

Cook Children's; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Cook Children's Medical Center in Fort Worth, TX is seeking an Inpatient Staff Occupational Therapist for pediatric in-patient services on a part-time basis. You will focus on functional skills to restore development and prevent disability in an acute medical setting, evaluating and treating children with diverse conditions.

You will provide home programming guidance, caregiver education, and collaborate with medical professionals, clinics, and community agencies, following department 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-patient OT services focusing on functional skills.
• Evaluate, treat and develop home programming for pediatric patients.
• Educate caregivers and collaborate with medical staff and community clinics.
• Document services according to department and system policies.

Skills

Pediatric OT experience

Family/caregiver education

Assessment tools

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in OT

Tools

Splint fabrication

Job description

## Occupatnl Therapist-I/P,PoolApplylocations: Fort Worth, TXtime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR-118457**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 Medical Center** is the cornerstone of Cook Children's, and offers advanced technologies, research and treatments, surgery, rehabilitation and ancillary services all designed to meet children's needs.Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.