Occuptional Therapist

Shriners Children's; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children's in Texas seeks a dedicated Occupational Therapist to provide comprehensive evaluation and therapy services for pediatric patients, educate families, and coordinate transitions of care in a hospital setting. The role emphasizes compassionate, family-centered care and adherence to evidence-based practice.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to design individualized care plans and contribute to ongoing professional development within a leading pediatric specialty

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy and OT licensure in state of practice.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats pediatric patients.
• Educates patients and families and supports transition of care.
• Collaborates with medical staff to design and implement plans of care for pediatric patients and families.
• Mentors students and other professionals; participates in projects and departmental initiatives.
• Supports department improvements and committees and ongoing professional development.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge on scope of practice, documentation and billing practices.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

OT licensed in state of practice

BLS Certification

Job description

Company Overview

Shriners Children's is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

Company Overview

Shriners Children's is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family's ability to pay or insurance status.

Job Description

The Occupational Therapist provides evaluation and therapy services, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transition of care, in an efficient, age-appropriate, and culturally sensitive manner upon licensed independent practitioner referral. In this position, you will have the unique opportunity to help our patients through their journey from the moment the child is brought through the door through the time the child leaves to go home. You'll get to help our kids grow into the new person that they want to be. You will provide evaluations and therapy services, education and training to meet the needs of our patients. Join a team of professionals committed to improving children's lives. Our top healthcare professionals excel in their practices and provide compassionate, family-centered care to children who need it most.

Key Responsibilities

• The Occupational Therapist position provides evaluation and therapy services, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transition of care, in an efficient, age-appropriate, and culturally sensitive manner upon licensed independent practitioner referral.
• Provides comprehensive compliant and safe clinical care demonstrating the philosophy of family centered care, a commitment to the achievement of optimal patient outcomes in alignment with the standards of practice of their professional organization.
• Works with medical staff and the multidisciplinary team to design and implement individualized plans of care to meet the needs of the pediatric patients and their family.
• Functions as a team member and develops leadership skills through activities such as: mentoring, and providing education to students and other professionals.
• Supports the ongoing development and improvement of the department through participation in special projects, performance improvement and facility committees.
• Responsible for professional growth and development through ongoing education and research in alignment with hospital's patient care and strategic direction.
• Responsible for maintaining current knowledge in changes related to scope of practice, coding/billing practices, compliant documentation and any other knowledge related to the compliant practice in a revenue cycle environment.
• In cooperation with other local leaders, offers exceptional care following the Shriners Hospitals for Children FOCUSED Program, a system-wide model for professional practice that stresses and emphasizes patient-centered care, or always putting the needs of the patients (and their families first).

Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Occupational Therapy.
• OT licensed in state of practice
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year occupational therapy experience; new graduates considered
• Pediatric experience